Bismarck had lost four straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 9-12 to make it five. They lost 8-1 to the Magnet Cove Panthers. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Lions couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Magnet Cove, they now have a winning record of 9-8. Considering they have won eight games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Magnet Cove's part, Tayla Tanaka made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Tanaka was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Magnet Cove let Mailynn Tanaka and Jordan Amerson run wild. Tanaka went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Amerson went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Those two doubles gave Amerson a new career-high. Ava Herrington was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Looking ahead, Bismarck will venture away from home to take on Harmony Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Magnet Cove does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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