East Central had lost ten straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 2-9 to make it 11. They came up short against the Rush City Tigers, falling 16-0. The Eagles were not able to make up for their loss to the Tigers from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
As for Rush City, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 11.2 runs.
For Rush City's part, Natalie Rood made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Rood has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Kensey Simmons and Lola Mold did most of the damage at the plate: Simmons went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Mold got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those four runs gave Simmons a new career-high. Cailyn Glenna was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
East Central wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 9-4 defeat against Pine City on the 9th. As for Rush City, they will head out to square off against Aitkin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Gobblers have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season.
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