MANKATO, MN – What a night for the Habaneros and Night Mares as both games of the doubleheader showed why they are the two teams at the top of the standings.
Game one was a loss for the Habaneros as they could only score 2 runs that were brought in by Amity White (University of South Alabama) and Madelyn Birling (Bryant and Stratton College).
Game two brought all the fireworks as the Night Mares came out hot off their win from game one, but the Habaneros fought right back to get their 17th win on the season.
White brought in another 2 runs as did Emma Lee (Trine University). Four other players all brought in a run to give the Habaneros the advantage.
The story of the night though was another bomb from Paige Zender (Iowa State). Making those 7 home runs on the season for Zender, she is now leading the league by 4 HRs. She is also leading the league in runs batted in with a total of 32.
Jayme Scheck (Drake University) earned her 6th win of the season ending the night with a 3.53 ERA and 3 strikeouts.
The Habaneros will now look towards their next opponent in The Steam as they head to La Crosse on the 13th and 14th.
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