Kouts had lost six games straight , but after bumping their record up to 8-13 on Friday that streak is in the rearview. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over the North Judson-San Pierre Bluejays. The Mustangs & Fillies have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Bluejays, too.

Katelyn Kleckner
05/23/25 @ North Judson-San Pierre | 10 |
05/17/25 @ Twin Lakes | 3 |
05/17/25 @ Pioneer | 4 |
05/16/25 @ Hebron | 2 |
05/13/25 vs Hanover Central | 0 |
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Katelyn Kleckner made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off 11 hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted over her last eight games. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs and one double.
Kleckner wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kayla Florence, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
Kouts kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 5-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
As for North Judson-San Pierre, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season. They have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
On North Judson-San Pierre's side, Molly Madsen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Catlin Hammack made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Kouts and North Judson-San Pierre are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Mustangs & Fillies will take on Marquette Catholic at 11:00 a.m. on Monday. As for North Judson-San Pierre, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Argos at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Bluejays' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Dragons have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season.
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