Lucas dropped their record down to 6-8 on Friday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They took a 14-11 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Willard Crimson Flashes. If the Cubs were looking for revenge after losing 10-8 to the Crimson Flashes when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Emma Brown
| 05/02/25 vs Willard | 2 |
| 04/28/25 vs Crestline | 1 |
| 04/22/25 @ Central Christian | 1 |
| 04/21/25 vs Central Christian | 1 |
| 04/18/25 @ Bucyrus | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Emma Brown was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Olyvia Culler, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
As for Willard, with the victory, they broke their eight-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-16. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Willard's side, Ava Deel was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned (and nine unearned) runs off seven hits. Deel was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kenley Bond, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs and one RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Chloe Rodriguez, who earned one RBI and two runs.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lucas will head out to take on St. Paul at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday. The Flyers will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Cubs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Willard, they will take on Edison at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. The Crimson Flashes' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Chargers have averaged an impressive 11.2 runs per game this season.
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