The Bemidji Lumberjacks are taking a road trip to take on the Moorhead Spuds at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bemidji has given up an average of 6.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Sartell-St. Stephen hit Bemidji with a four-run third inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Lumberjacks fell 12-7 to the Sabres. The Lumberjacks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Moorhead hadn't done well against St. Michael-Albertville recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Spuds had just enough and edged out the Knights 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Spuds have posted since April 26, 2024.
Kenadi Kays spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on nine hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Taylor Kressin, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Madden Bogenreif was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs.
Moorhead's record now sits at 6-8. As for Bemidji, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Bemidji couldn't quite get it done against Moorhead when the teams last played back in May of 2024 as they fell 7-2. Can the Lumberjacks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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