Hazen extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 1-7 in the process. They came up short against the Washburn Cardinals, falling 12-2. The Bison were not able to make up for their defeat to the Cardinals from their previous meeting back in May of 2022.
Elliot Myklebust made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one RBI.
As for Washburn, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by seven runs or more this season.
On Washburn's side, Kya Kulzer made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). Kulzer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Bre Laning was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one double. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Danni Cordell, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one triple and one run.
Looking ahead, Hazen is taking a road trip to square off against South Heart at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Washburn, they will be playing at home against Velva at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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