Huskers
| 04/08/25 @ Hiawatha | 19 |
| 04/15/25 vs Earlville | 15 |
| 04/07/25 vs Hiawatha | 15 |
| 04/03/25 vs Aurora Christian | 15 |
| 04/16/25 vs Dwight | 14 |
Serena was not the first on the board on Saturday, but they got there more often. They put the hurt on the Ashton-Franklin Center Raiders with a sharp 13-2 win. Considering the Huskers have won ten games by more than nine runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Cassie Walsh was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Serena got a massive performance out of RayElle Brennan, who went 2-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. That's the most doubles Brennan has posted over her last 11 contests. Another player making a difference was Finley Brodbeck, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Serena hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ashton-Franklin Center struck out 11 times.
The victory made it two in a row for Serena and bumps their season record up to 14-6. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for Ashton-Franklin Center, they are on a 14-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-23.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Serena will square off against Somonauk at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Huskers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bobcats have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season. As for Ashton-Franklin Center, they will challenge Morrison at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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