Uhlman's grand slam highlights softball week
Quinn Uhlman blasted a grand slam home run in the fourth inning to break open the game May 5, as Staples Motley went on to defeat Wadena-Deer Creek 13-8. Uhlman finished with six RBI’s on three hits, including a double.
Also during the week, the Cardinals dropped a doubleheader to Park Rapids on May 3, 11-1 and 13-0. They won over Sauk Centre 9-4 on May 6.
Against Park Rapids, the Cardinals only gave up four hits in the first game, but walks and errors led to timely hits and the 11-1 loss. Lisa Kossan and Mackenzie Zetah each had one hit in the game. In game two, the Cardinals gave up 17 hits. Uhlman had the team’s only hit on offense.
Against Wadena-Deer Creek, besides Uhlman’s grand slam, Kossan had four hits, including two doubles and scored three runs. Ashley Crider was the winning pitcher.
Against Sauk Centre, the Cardinals fell behind early but battled back with offensive firepower. Sarah Daly knocked out a double, a triple and scored twice, Kossan had two hits and Uhlman had three hits and three RBI’s.