Burnsville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Farmington Tigers by a score of 7-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Burnsville of the 8-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Gracie Johnson put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Johnson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Johnson was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
In other batting news, Kathryn Dam and Sidney Handrahan stepped up to the plate in a big way. Dam scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Handrahan scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Burnsville's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Farmington, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 9-1.
Burnsville will head out on the road to face off against Rosemount at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Rosemount is coming into the match with three straight wins at home, so Burnsville will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Farmington will take on Eagan at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Farmington is facing Eagan at the right time seeing as Eagan is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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