Minster came tearing into Friday's match with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.2 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Ansonia Tigers as they made off with a 13-3 win. Minster's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Mikaela Hoskins made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Hoskins has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hoskins was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
In other batting news, Minster let Rylin Trego and Hailee Albers loose on the outfield. Trego went 3-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run, while Albers went 4-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and an RBI. Reece Albers was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Minster pushed their record up to 10-1 with that victory, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs per game. As for Ansonia, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3.
Minster will be playing in front of their home fans against Van Buren at 11:00 a.m. in their first game on Saturday. Minster's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Van Buren's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Ansonia, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against New Bremen at 5:00 p.m. New Bremen will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Ansonia surely won't give up without a fight.
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