After only two runs in their last matchup, Kouts made sure to put some runs up on the board against Tri-Township on Friday. The Mustangs & Fillies were the clear victors by a 17-1 margin over the Tigers. With that win, the Mustangs & Fillies brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Katelyn Kleckner
| 05/02/25 @ Tri-Township | 12 |
| 04/24/24 vs Tri-Township | 10 |
| 05/03/24 @ Washington Township | 9 |
| 04/13/24 @ South Newton | 8 |
| 04/28/25 vs Westville | 7 |
Katelyn Kleckner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Those 12 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Lillian Earle was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, seven RBI, and two runs. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Cheyanne Bailey was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Kouts always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .607. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Kouts' victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-6. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Tri-Township, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kouts will head out to square off against Hebron at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Mustangs & Fillies' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Tri-Township, they will venture away from home to challenge Morgan Township at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Cherokees have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.25 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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