Elk Point-Jefferson lost to Beresford back in April, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 19-18 win over the Beresford Watchdogs.
Molly Geary was a standout: she scored four runs while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Cera Schmitz, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI.
On Beresford's side, they got a massive performance out of Kennedy Merrigan, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and three RBI. Reese Olson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Beresford hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Elk Point-Jefferson struck out seven times.
Elk Point-Jefferson's victory bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Beresford, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-6.
Elk Point-Jefferson will head out on the road to face off against Canton at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Elk Point-Jefferson is facing Canton at the right time seeing as Canton is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Beresford, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Dakota Valley at 8:30 a.m. Dakota Valley is coming into the contest with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Beresford will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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