Rushford-Peterson extended their losing streak to seven on Friday, dropping their season record down to 3-14 in the process. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mabel-Canton Cougars. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Mabel-Canton, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.4 runs on average over those games.
For Mabel-Canton's part, Rushford-Peterson's batters probably weren't too happy with Tylar Wenthold, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 18 Ks (she gave up three walks). Wenthold has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
Rushford-Peterson didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 15-5 loss against Lewiston-Altura on the 19th. As for Mabel-Canton, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 9-4 win against Spring Grove on the 19th.
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