Detroit Lakes extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 2-4 in the process. They lost 18-4 to the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm. If the Lakers were looking for revenge after losing 8-4 to the Storm when the teams met back in May of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Sauk Rapids-Rice, their win ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-9. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Sauk Rapids-Rice's part, Riley Turck made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Those nine strikeouts gave Turck a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
In other batting news, Sauk Rapids-Rice got a massive performance out of Brooklyn Diskerud, who went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Those three hits gave Diskerud a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Flakne, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one stolen base.
Coming up, Detroit Lakes will challenge Rocori at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Sauk Rapids-Rice, they will square off against Alexandria at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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