Camerer blasts home run in 9-2 victory
Most local folks were expecting a tough go of it as the NRHEG softball team hosted Blooming Prairie last Tuesday in search of coach Wendy Schultz’s 200th career win.
It was tough. For the visitors.
Kayley Camerer hit one over the fence and the Panthers played near-errorless defense while blasting the Blossoms 9-2 at Legion Field.
“It was a great team win,” said Schultz.
Kamerer’s home run came at a fortuitous time — with two runners on base — as the Panthers totaled 12 hits and capitalized on six errors and five walks.
Rachel Collins was 2-for-3 with three runs, Gabby Muri 2-for-4, Natalie Aaseth 2-for-3 with two runs, Torrie Stencel 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, Paige Knudson 1-for-3 with a double, Grace Johns 1-for-4 and Skylar Lembke 1-for-3. Collins, Aaseth, Stencel, Knudson and Johns each had an RBI.Anna Lundberg was the winning pitcher, giving up two earned runs on five hits. She struck out five and walked three. Losing pitcher Elly Strunk struck out five and walked one.
“It was a good overall hitting night,” said Schultz. “It was fun to see Kayley hit one out of the park.”