Softball Recap: Saline Takes Down Ranked Dakota

Hornets

Margin (Wins)

04/01/25 @ Clinton	18
04/07/25 @ Pioneer	17
04/28/25 @ Huron	16
04/21/25 @ Dexter	16
04/16/25 @ Jackson	16

Saline faced Dakota in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Hornets blew past the Cougars 11-1. The Hornets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 contests by seven runs or more this season.

Ashley Malinczak was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Casey Griffin also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Saline always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Dakota only posted an OBP of .348.

The win was the third in a row for Saline, bringing their record up to 19-3-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Dakota, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 20-11 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Saline will take on Hanover-Horton at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Dakota, they will challenge Anchor Bay at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.