Dawson-Boyd extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 2-7 in the process. They lost 11-1 to the Renville County West Jaguars. If the Blackjacks were looking for revenge after losing 3-2 to the Jaguars when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Renville County West, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-6 record. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
For Renville County West's part, Mackenna Hinderks made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single hit and allowed only one earned run while striking out 16 over six innings pitched. Hinderks has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Renville County West let Hope Hendriks and Venna Veglahn run wild. Hendriks got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base, while Veglahn went 2-for-3 with two runs. Those two hits gave Veglahn a new career-high. Gracie Viessman also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Looking ahead, Dawson-Boyd will take on Minneota at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Blackjacks surely won't give up without a fight. As for Renville County West, they will challenge Ortonville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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