Unity extended their losing streak to seven on Friday, dropping them down to 1-10. They lost 11-1 to the Spooner Rails. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rails this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-0 on Friday.
As for Spooner, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 8-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 13.4 runs this season.
For Spooner's part, Annalie Lindgren was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Lindgren has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two triples, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Spooner got a massive performance out of Layla Thompson, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs. Thompson is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least three every time she's taken the field this season. Ava Thompson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Unity will welcome St. Croix Falls at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Spooner, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cumberland at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rails will need to watch out since the Beavers have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests.
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