Worthington was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fairmont Cardinals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Worthington of the 16-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Fairmont's part, Brylee Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. Miller has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Makayla Lowry, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Worthington's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Fairmont, their win bumped their record up to 8-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Worthington will square off against New Ulm at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. New Ulm's pitching crew has only allowed 0.9 runs per game this season, so Worthington's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Fairmont, they will head out on the road to face off against Martin County West at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Martin County West is coming into the contest with three straight victories at home, so Fairmont will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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