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Matti Kwarta excels for Grand Forks Spitfires as two-way player

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 12:36 AM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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Summary

Grand Forks Spitfires' Matti Kwarta is making a significant impact this summer in the Northwoods League. After winning the home run derby on July 11, Kwarta leads her team with 13 home runs and boasts a.475 batting average, ranking fourth in the league. As a pitcher, she has logged 78 innings with a 6.46 ERA and a 7-6 record. Kwarta, primarily a pitcher at San Diego State, is using this season to enhance her confidence and performance both at the plate and on the mound. Her head coach, Aaron Alvarez, noted her exceptional ability to stay composed following setbacks, aiding her quick return to success.

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•Kwarta won Northwoods League's home run derby on July 11
•Leads Spitfires with 13 home runs and.475 batting average
•Pitched 78 innings with a 6.46 ERA this season
•Has a 7-6 record as a key pitcher for the team
•Coach Alvarez praises her mental toughness after failures

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12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Grand Forks Spitfires' Matti Kwarta proving she's a two-way threat

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Jul. 24—GRAND FORKS — Matti Kwarta had just seven at-bats as a freshman at San Diego State this year. On July 11, she won the Northwoods League's home run derby, beating out the likes of Wisconsin's Hilary Blomberg and Washington's Ava Carroll. Kwarta was primarily a pitcher for the Aztecs. This summer with the Grand Forks Spitfires, though, Kwarta is proving she's still a major threat at the ...
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