One extreme saw the MACA offense erupt for 15 runs. This was in a breeze
type of win over MCLHI. Those initials denote Minneota/Canby/Lincoln HI. Yes,
it's a cumbersome name for reporting purposes. How about something a little more
snappy? This suggestion would even be apt for MACA. Shall we go back to "Morris
High School?"
Anyway, the Tigers of Morris Area Chokio Alberta (MACA) had an offense that
couldn't be stopped in the MCLHI game. Coach Mary Holmberg's offense produces
runs in bunches often, and this game was an example as MACA won 15-6. MACA
scored two runs in the first inning, five each in the second and fifth, and
three in the sixth.
The Tigers fielded cleanly with just one error. MACA out-hit the foe 8-6.
The Tigers had to enjoy this success while it lasted. Their second game on
Tuesday was that opposite extreme. Now the Tigers couldn't produce a single run.
They were stymied at the plate by GFW pitcher Erin McDurmont. McDurmont tossed a
two-hit shutout, slamming the door on the Tigers in a 3-0 GFW win. Her numbers
were terrific, including 15 strikeouts and no walks! It was truly humbling for
MACA's normally productive offense to experience this.
Coming up: a trip to Marshall on Saturday. MACA will face Fairmont (from
way down south) at 11 a.m. The winner will play again at 2 p.m.
Tigers 15, MCLHI 6
The Tigers own the No. 2 seed for this level of the post-season. A pair of
five-run rallies allowed MACA to cruise in their post-season debut.
Lauren Reimers continued with the hot bat she has wielded of late. She
finished the Tigers' scoring with a double that plated three runs in the sixth.
She had three hits in as many at-bats. These Tigers each had one hit: Chelsey
Ehleringer, Kayla Pring, Carlie Zimmel, Lacee Maanum and Nicole Strobel. (I
believe Carlie waits on me occasionally at DeToy's Restaurant.)
Brooke Gillespie was the winning pitcher. Her control was dead-on: zero
walks. She fanned two batters and gave up six hits in her five and two-thirds
innings. One of the runs she gave up was unearned. Kayla Pring finished up the
pitching work: one and a third innings, three strikeouts and no walks.
Becca Kallhoff took the pitching loss for MCLHI. Two MCLHI batters had a
two-run home run: Brook Bauman and Jenna Kockelman. Other MCLHI batters with hits were
Brandi Merritt, Emily Stienessen, Payton Boerboom and Kallhoff.
GFW 3, Tigers 0
"GFW" stands for Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop. They're the "Thunderbirds," a
nickname I really like. They're seeded No. 3. The No. 2 Tigers faltered and were
dealt this mild upset loss, 3-0. But it's costly. It is highly desirable to stay
in the winners bracket. Now there is no margin for losing for our Tigers.
Erin McDurmont was in control from the pitching rubber. Her two-hit shutout
humbled the Tigers. She was a force batting too, as she connected for a three-run home
run.
Kayla Pring was the hard-luck losing pitcher. One of the runs she allowed
was unearned. She allowed just five hits over her seven innings. She fanned six
batters and walked just one.
The two MACA hits were off the bats of Lauren Reimers and Abby Daly.
McDurmont went three-for-three for the victor. Carolin Goebel went
two-for-three.
Baseball: Monte 7, Tigers 1
The Tuesday (5/20) action wasn't kind for the MACA baseball Tigers, who
floundered against the Thunder Hawks of Montevideo. The Tigers fell back to .500
at 9-9.
Jordan Thompson had the Tigers under control from the pitching mound.
Jordan allowed just the one run which was unearned. At bat he drove in two runs.
Spencer Hildahl drove in three of the Monte runs.
Four Tigers each had one hit: Bryce Jergenson, Corey Storck, Gage Backman
and Chase Wilts.
Noah Grove took the pitching loss. Brady Jergenson also pitched. Monte
outhit the Tigers 10-4. MACA committed two errors while Monte had two.
- Brian Williams - morris mn minnesota - bwilly73@yahoo.com
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