La Crescent lost a close one when they played on Saturday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Saturday was a bit more commanding. They lost 11-1 to the Randolph Rockets. La Crescent has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
La Crescent saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kalli Jansen, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
On Randolph's side, Carter Raymond made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Raymond has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Raymond was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Kylee Carey was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Maya Preston, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base.
La Crescent's defeat dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Randolph, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 16-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. La Crescent will take on Dover-Eyota at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Dover-Eyota is coming into the matchup with three straight victories on the road, so La Crescent will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Randolph, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cannon Falls at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Randolph's pitching crew has only allowed 0.4 runs per game this season, so Cannon Falls' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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