Warroad had lost four straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-6 to make it five. They lost 15-0 to the East Grand Forks Green Wave. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Warriors' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for East Grand Forks, their victory bumped their record up to 6-3. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
For East Grand Forks' part, Karlee Walsh was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Walsh was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Ellianna Dumas was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Sophia Lukach, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI.
Coincidentally, Warroad and East Grand Forks will both be playing Northern Freeze co-op [Marshall County Central/Tri-County] the next time they take the field. The Warriors will head out to face the Northern Freeze at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Green Wave will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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