Marshall extended their losing streak to ten on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-10 in the process. They lost 14-3 to the Willmar Cardinals. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cardinals apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Marshall saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sara Dallman, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Justine Kirst also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
As for Willmar, the win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 4-6. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Willmar's side, Isley Ripperger was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four RBI gave Ripperger a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Magnuson, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marshall will host St. Peter at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Saints' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Willmar, they will challenge Fergus Falls at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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