Minnewaska Area had lost three straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-4 to make it four. They lost 10-0 to the Melrose Dutchmen. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lakers of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Minnewaska Area saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lauren Stryhn, who went 1-for-2 with one triple.
As for Melrose, the win keeps they at an undefeated 6-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average this season.
On Melrose's side, Ellie Grieve was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. Grieve has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one triple and one run.
In other batting news, Celia Schoenberg and Kaitlyn Klasen did most of the damage at the plate: Schoenberg went 3-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run, while Klasen went 3-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple marked the first that Schoenberg has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Gabby Schoenberg, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Minnewaska Area will welcome Yellow Medicine East at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Melrose, they will be playing at home against Pierz at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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