Alma Center Lincoln extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 1-6 in the process. They came up short against the Melrose-Mindoro Mustangs, falling 13-4. The Hornets were not able to make up for their loss to the Mustangs from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
As for Melrose-Mindoro, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-1. Considering they have won four contests by more than eight runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Melrose-Mindoro's part, Opal Buchanan made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Buchanan was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Melrose-Mindoro got a massive performance out of Bella Rozek, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Kelsey Young was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Alma Center Lincoln will head out to take on Augusta at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Melrose-Mindoro, they will venture away from home to face off against Pepin/Alma at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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