Minneapolis was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Concordia Panthers by a score of 3-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Minneapolis of the 4-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Friday.
For Concordia's part, Jaylin Roush spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks. Roush has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kinsleigh Bethune was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Emalee Johnson, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Minneapolis' defeat dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Concordia, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-10.
Minneapolis didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 14-3 victory vs. Sylvan-Lucas on the 29th. Concordia has also already played their next matchup, an 11-0 loss against Marysville on the 30th.
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