Crookston extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to four on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-3 in the process. They came up short against the Roseau Rams, falling 13-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pirates of the 1-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Roseau, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Roseau's part, Trey Mertens made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Mertens was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two runs and one RBI. Those two runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Chase Bachleitner, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Austin Klint was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crookston will host Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Roseau, they will challenge Marshall at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
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