Beresford was the 17-12 winner over Elk Point-Jefferson when they last played one another back in April, but their luck changed this time around. The Beresford Watchdogs fell just short of the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies by a score of 19-18 on Friday. Beresford just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
Kennedy Merrigan stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and three RBI. Reese Olson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Beresford hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Elk Point-Jefferson struck out seven times.
On Elk Point-Jefferson's side, Molly Geary was a standout: she scored four runs while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Cera Schmitz, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI.
Beresford's defeat dropped their record down to 11-6. As for Elk Point-Jefferson, their win bumped their record up to 6-7.
Beresford will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Dakota Valley at 8:30 a.m. Dakota Valley is coming into the game with four straight losses on the road, meaning Beresford will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Elk Point-Jefferson, they will face off against Canton at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Elk Point-Jefferson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
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