Sauk Rapids-Rice can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Goodridge/Thief River Falls Huskies as the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm made off with a 20-1 victory. Sauk Rapids-Rice's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ava Knutson tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Vivian Kusilek was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and four runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Riley Turck, who scored four runs while going 3-for-4.
Sauk Rapids-Rice's win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-8. As for Goodridge/Thief River Falls, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
Sauk Rapids-Rice didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 11-3 loss vs. Proctor on the 4th. As for Goodridge/Thief River Falls, they will head out on the road to face off against Red Lake Falls at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Red Lake Falls will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Goodridge/Thief River Falls surely won't give up without a fight.
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