Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mission Valley). They were the clear victors by an 18-2 margin over the Lyndon Tigers on Thursday. The win continues a trend for the Vikings in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won seven in a row.
Keely Chesmore made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Chesmore was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and five RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
In other batting news, Mission Valley got a massive performance out of Kailynn Jacobson, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Kaitlyn Coursen was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Vikings
| 04/03/25 @ Lyndon | 61.8% |
| 04/03/25 @ Lyndon | 57.4% |
| 03/31/25 @ Tonganoxie | 5.9% |
| 03/31/25 @ Tonganoxie | 28.6% |
| 03/27/25 vs Wabaunsee | 57.1% |
| + 8 more games |
Mission Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .618. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2024.
Mission Valley's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Lyndon, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Looking ahead, Mission Valley will welcome Hayden at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lyndon, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Council Grove at 4:00 p.m. on May 2.
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