La Crescent was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 8-1 to the Dover-Eyota Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to La Crescent of the 5-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
La Crescent saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lexi Kiesau, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
On Dover-Eyota's side, Kegen Coulson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up nine Ks. Coulson has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Miranda Palmby and Jayden Dahl did most of the damage at the plate: Palmby scored a run while going 3-for-3, while Dahl scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Morgan Boettcher was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
La Crescent's loss dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Dover-Eyota, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. La Crescent will take on Fillmore Central/Lanesboro at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Dover-Eyota, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Plainview-Elgin-Millville at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Dover-Eyota will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive.
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