Devils Lake hasn't had much luck against Red River recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Firebirds will challenge the Roughriders at 4:30 p.m. Devils Lake has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Devils Lake blew Grand Forks Central out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Tuesday Grand Forks Central got their revenge. The Firebirds fell just short of the Knights by a score of 11-9. The Firebirds' loss continues a trend for the team, making it seven in a row.
Ava Beck was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-5 with three runs and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Harris, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Red River faced Sheyenne in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Roughriders' pitcher stepped up to hand the Mustangs a 12-0 shutout. The Roughriders have beaten the Mustangs the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Mustangs has come to flipping the script.
Red River's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-6-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for Devils Lake, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-9.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Devils Lake hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .385. However, it's not like Red River struggles in that department as they've averaged .342. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Devils Lake might still be hurting after the 12-1 loss they got from Red River in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Firebirds avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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