Washburn was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Coon Rapids Cardinals. The Millers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cardinals apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.

Carlos Teeuwen
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Carlos Teeuwen led a balanced group of hitters, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two doubles, and one run. He has become a key player for Washburn: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 2-7 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Ezra McDill, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Washburn's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Coon Rapids, their record is now 4-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Washburn will square off against Edina at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Millers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hornets have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Coon Rapids, they will face off against Forest Lake at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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