Sauk Rapids-Rice came tearing into Thursday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Willmar Cardinals by a score of 7-4. That's more bragging rights for Sauk Rapids-Rice, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ava Knutson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on two hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Sauk Rapids-Rice got a big performance out of Bailey Seaman, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Morgan Dorn was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with three RBI.
Sauk Rapids-Rice has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-10 record this season. As for Willmar, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-16.
Sauk Rapids-Rice will look to defend their home field on Monday against Buffalo at 5:00 p.m. As for Willmar, they will head out on the road to challenge Holy Family Catholic at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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