Sauk Rapids-Rice was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Willmar Cardinals. Sauk Rapids-Rice was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Willmar apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played last Wednesday.
For Willmar's part, Dylan Staska and Jordan Ellingson were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Staska didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Meanwhile, Ellingson tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Staska got on base in four of his five plate appearances with a stolen base, while Ellingson scored two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Landon Ogdahl was incredible, going 4-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a double. Another player making a difference was Conlan Carlson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Sauk Rapids-Rice's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Willmar, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 7-5 record this season.
Sauk Rapids-Rice will head out on the road to face off against Cambridge-Isanti at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Cambridge-Isanti is coming into the contest with five straight defeats at home, meaning Sauk Rapids-Rice will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. Willmar will take on Sartell-St. Stephen at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sartell-St. Stephen's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Willmar's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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