St. James was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 13-3 loss at the hands of the Belle Plaine Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to St. James of the 4-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Belle Plaine's part, Sienna Bemmels spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Belle Plaine let Brooke Burgemeister and Rachel Johnson loose on the outfield. Burgemeister scored four runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4, while Johnson scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Addison Kes, who went 4-for-4 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
St. James' loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Belle Plaine, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. St. James will challenge Redwood Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. St. James is facing Redwood Valley at the right time seeing as Redwood Valley is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Belle Plaine, they will head out on the road to take on Central at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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