Fillmore Central/Lanesboro had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 2-10 to make it ten. They came up short against the La Crescent Lancers, falling 7-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lancers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-1 on Friday.
As for La Crescent, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games.
For La Crescent's part, Addie Murilla was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Murilla has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Lexi Kiesau was incredible, going 1-for-3 with four stolen bases and two runs. Nadia Woodard was another key player, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Fillmore Central/Lanesboro has already played their next game, an 11-0 defeat against Wabasha-Kellogg on the 29th. As for La Crescent, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 13-1 win against Plainview-Elgin-Millville on the 29th.
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