Farwell had lost seven straight at home, but on Saturday they dropped down to 4-7 to make it eight. They lost 14-7 to Carson City-Crystal. Farwell was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Carson City-Crystal apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
As for Carson City-Crystal, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-7. The result was nothing new for Carson City-Crystal, who have now won four games by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Carson City-Crystal's part, Lauren Byrnes made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Byrnes has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Haedee Clark was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with four RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2025. Another player making a difference was Olivia King, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Farwell will face off against Harrison at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Carson City-Crystal, they will take on St. Charles at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.9 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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