Burnsville scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past the Apple Valley Eagles 10-4. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Burnsville with their most commanding win of the season.
Gracie Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kathryn Dam was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and a double while going 4-for-4. Sidney Handrahan was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Apple Valley's side, Isabella Kruckow made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ginny Gores, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Burnsville's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-15. As for Apple Valley, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-17.
Burnsville will head out on the road to challenge Lakeville South at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Burnsville will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for Apple Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Shakopee at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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