Softball Recap: Burnsville Blaze vs. Eagan Wildcats
Burnsville came into Thursday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Eagan Wildcats out 3-2. That's more bragging rights for Burnsville, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Gracie Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits.
At the plate, Kathryn Dam was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Brooke Gerber, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Burnsville's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-6. As for Eagan, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Burnsville will stay at home for another game and welcome Lakeville North at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Eagan, they will head out on the road to square off against Eastview at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The last three games Eagan has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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