It was a good run, but Rush City unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Hinckley-Finlayson Jaguars by a score of 4-2. Rush City was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hinckley-Finlayson apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played on Thursday.
Kendal Pillar was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Pillar has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Pillar was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Pillar wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lola Mold, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Rush City's loss dropped their record down to 11-2. As for Hinckley-Finlayson, their win bumped their record up to 7-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rush City will challenge Barnum at 12:30 p.m. on Friday. Rush City is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road. As for Hinckley-Finlayson, they will face off against South Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. South Ridge will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Hinckley-Finlayson surely won't give up without a fight.
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