Eau Claire North couldn't beat Menomonie on Thursday even though they stacked five runs on them in the sixth inning. The Huskies fell just short of the Mustangs by a score of 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Huskies have suffered against the Mustangs since April 20, 2017.
Ally Quaschnick spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Madison Pond made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Hope Bushendorf, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI.
Eau Claire North has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season. As for Menomonie, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-6.
Looking ahead, Eau Claire North will square off against Marshfield at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Huskies' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Menomonie, they will challenge Bloomer at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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