The Stanley-Boyd Orioles will take on the Osseo-Fairchild Thunder at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Stanley-Boyd has six straight victories, Osseo-Fairchild has three straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Stanley-Boyd and Cadott, and Stanley-Boyd kept the tradition alive. The Orioles walked away with an 8-4 win over the Hornets on Tuesday.
Caitlen Ketterhagen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kelly Lew, who went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April. Kendall Sikora was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Osseo-Fairchild fell victim to Melrose-Mindoro and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 10-0 to the Mustangs.
Stanley-Boyd's victory bumped their record up to 15-4. As for Osseo-Fairchild, their loss dropped their record down to 3-11.
Stanley-Boyd couldn't quite finish off Osseo-Fairchild in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 and fell 5-3. Will the Orioles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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