Lourdes extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 2-7 in the process. They came up short against the Byron Bears, falling 25-7. Eagles fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Bears since on Tuesday.
As for Byron, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by seven runs or more this season.
For Byron's part, Tallie Behrens was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Behrens was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kaydence Fjerstad was a standout: she went 5-for-6 with five runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those five runs gave her a new career-high. Hattie Mathre was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lourdes will host Chatfield at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Gophers have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Byron, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Cannon Falls at 3:00 p.m.
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