Sauk Centre scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Everything went their way against the Staples-Motley Cardinals as the Sauk Centre Mainstreeters made off with a 19-9 win. The victory was some much needed relief for Sauk Centre as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Jenna Riley spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Emily Peters and Peyton Borgmann did most of the damage at the plate: Peters scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Borgmann went 4-for-5 with four RBI and two runs. Another player making a difference was Isabelle Kolbo, who scored three runs and stole three bases.
Sauk Centre's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-10. As for Staples-Motley, they dropped their record down to 1-9 with that loss, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sauk Centre will take on Holdingford at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sauk Centre will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Staples-Motley, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Pequot Lakes at 4:30 p.m.
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