Ladysmith had lost six straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 0-14 to make it seven. They lost 16-10 to the Barron Golden Bears. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Golden Bears this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 21-9 back in April.
As for Barron, they moved to 12-10-1 with that win, which also ended their five-game losing streak. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by six runs or more this season.
For Barron's part, Kailynn Duncan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and seven unearned) runs off five hits. Duncan has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 11 contests.
In other batting news, Maggie Cole and Micahlee Skjerly did most of the damage at the plate: Cole went 3-for-5 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Skjerly went 3-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Cole has posted over her last nine games. The team also got some help courtesy of Madalyn Kallsen, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Looking ahead, Ladysmith will host Northwestern at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something the Lumberjacks surely won't give up without a fight. As for Barron, they will take on Spooner at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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