Fillmore Central/Lanesboro extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 11 on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 0-7 in the process. They came up short against the Mabel-Canton Cougars, falling 8-0. If the Falcons were looking for revenge after losing 6-2 to the Cougars when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Mabel-Canton, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. The result was nothing new for Mabel-Canton, who have now won four matches by eight runs or more so far this season.
For Mabel-Canton's part, Tylar Wenthold made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Wenthold has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one double.
Wenthold wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hope Erickson, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Hailee Eiken was another, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Coming up, Fillmore Central/Lanesboro will challenge La Crescent at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lancers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Falcons' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mabel-Canton, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Lourdes at 4:30 p.m.
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