Crookston dropped their record down to 4-7 on Thursday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They lost 19-5 to the Thief River Falls Prowlers. The Pirates were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Prowlers earlier this season, when they won 10-9.
As for Thief River Falls, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by seven runs or more this season.
For Thief River Falls' part, Dylan Osowski made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Osowski has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Thief River Falls got a big performance out of Kaleb Mehrkens, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two runs gave Mehrkens a new career-high. Jaxon Hams was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Crookston is taking a road trip to square off against Fosston at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Thief River Falls, they will square off against Stephen-Argyle Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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