Ellsworth had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. Everything went their way against the Osceola Chieftains as they made off with a 14-7 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-0 on Monday.
Karli Gutting was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
Maggie Pechacek
| 05/05/25 @ Osceola | 3 |
| 05/03/25 @ Varsity Opponent | 2 |
| 04/22/25 vs Baldwin-Woodville | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ St. Croix Central | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ St. Croix Central | 2 |
In other batting news, Ellsworth let Maggie Pechacek and Aaliyah Huppert run wild. Pechacek went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI, while Huppert went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three runs gave Pechacek a new career-high. Brinklee Graetz was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and two RBI.
Ellsworth's record now sits at 14-5. As for Osceola, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ellsworth will welcome Altoona at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Osceola, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Prescott at 5:00 p.m. The last four games the Cardinals have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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