Minneota had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They walked away with a 10-6 win over the Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Knights. For the Vikings, this counts as revenge for the 1-0 victory the Knights walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
Madison Hennen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on 11 hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gretta Buysse, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kiersyn Hulzebos, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Minneota kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Vikings
| 04/17/25 vs Russell-Tyler-Ruthton | 10-6 |
| 05/14/24 vs MACCRAY | 18-0 |
| 05/10/24 vs Renville County West | 9-6 |
| 05/09/24 vs Dawson-Boyd | 3-0 |
| 04/25/24 vs Lakeview | 10-0 |
| + 3 more games |
Minneota's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games. As for Russell-Tyler-Ruthton, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Looking ahead, Minneota will face off against Tracy-Milroy-Balaton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight. As for Russell-Tyler-Ruthton, they will square off against Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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