Staples-Motley hadn't done well against Perham recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Cardinals came out on top against the Yellowjackets by a score of 5-0. This was payback for the Cardinals, who suffered an 8-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
The result came thanks to Addie Potter's shutout, as she gave up just four hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Staples-Motley got a big performance out of Emersen Bettis, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double was Bettis' first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Izzy Becker, who went 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Staples-Motley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .559. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Perham only posted an OBP of .192.
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| 04/22/25 - Home | 5-0 W |
| 05/19/17 - Home | 1-8 L |
| 04/28/15 - Neutral | 2-19 L |
| 04/28/15 - Home | 4-20 L |
Staples-Motley now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Perham, they are on an 18-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Staples-Motley is packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will take on Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Rebels will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Cardinals surely won't give up without a fight. As for Perham, they will face off against Park Rapids at 4:00 p.m. on May 1.
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