Sauk Centre Mainstreeters fastpitch softball takes an early 4-0 lead over New London-Spicer, wins 4-3

The Mainstreeters' second baseman, senior Danielle Gapinski, grabs a pop fly to end the third inning and leave two Wildcat runners stranded.

The coaches talk strategy with the team after the third inning was over.

The Mainstreeters led 4-0 after two innings were complete on the home diamond today over visiting New London-Spicer.

A scene from the top of the third inning, with the Mainstreeters leading 4-1.


The Mainstreeters ultimately won the game 4-3.

The Sauk Centre baseball team won 6-5 at New London-Spicer for their second win of the young season. All six runs scored were unearned. Senior Tyler Berling picked up the win on the mound in two innings of relief pitching, earning two strikeouts and giving up only one hit.

Senior David Moe put Sauk Centre ahead for good in the seventh with a squeeze bunt. NL-S had a chance to tie or possibly win the game in the bottom half of the seventh, but it couldn’t produce a run after loading the bases with just one out.

Senior Adam Polipnick led the Mainstreeters at the plate with a 2-for-4 performance, two doubles, and two RBI.

On Friday, the Mainstreeters fastpitch team travels to Paynesville Area for a non-conference game with the Bulldogs. Meanwhile, the Mainstreeters baseball team hosts Paynesville Area at the home diamond at 4:30.

~RO