Barron had lost six straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-11 to make it seven. They came up short against the Cumberland Beavers, falling 13-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Golden Bears were not able to get on the board.
As for Cumberland, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-8 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 10.7 runs.
For Cumberland's part, Avery Johnson was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most runs Johnson has posted since back in April. Presli Butzler was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Coincidentally, Barron and Cumberland will both be playing St. Croix Falls the next time they take the field. The Golden Bears will host the Saints at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, while the Beavers will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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