Willmar is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 12-0 to the Marshall Tigers on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Willmar of the 11-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Marshall's part, Harley Beek made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over seven innings pitched. Beek has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Beek was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on MacKenzie Olsen, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Jayda Bednarek was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Willmar's loss dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Marshall, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-4.
Willmar will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Sauk Rapids-Rice at 4:30 p.m. Sauk Rapids-Rice and Willmar are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Marshall, they will head out on the road to challenge Mound-Westonka at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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