While it was Holdingford who put the first runs on the board on Friday, it was Sauk Centre who put up more. The Huskers fell 5-1 to the Mainstreeters. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Huskers of the 10-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Cali Opatz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Claire Christen made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one triple and one stolen base.
Holdingford has also been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season. As for Sauk Centre, they moved to 4-9 with that win, which also ended their six-game losing streak.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Holdingford will venture away from home to take on Royalton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Sauk Centre, they will head out to square off against Albany at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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