Farmington dropped their record down to 12-2 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Eagan Wildcats by a score of 4-3. The Tigers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wildcats earlier this season, when they won 7-2.
Lila Johannsen made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Lexi Goring, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
As for Eagan, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-7. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games.
On Eagan's side, Jocelyn McClary spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. McClary has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kaitlyn Barry was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. Isla Loewblosser was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Farmington will take on Shakopee at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Eagan, they will square off against Academy of Holy Angels at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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