Bemidji was the 11-1 winner over Sauk Rapids-Rice when they last played one another back in May of 2021, but their luck changed this time around. The Bemidji Lumberjacks fell just short of the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm by a score of 3-2 on Saturday. That's two games in a row now that Bemidji has lost by just one run.
For Sauk Rapids-Rice's part, Riley Turck made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Turck was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Turck wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bailey Seaman, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Bemidji's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Sauk Rapids-Rice, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Bemidji will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Proctor at 4:30 p.m. As for Sauk Rapids-Rice, they will head out on the road to square off against St. Cloud Tech at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sauk Rapids-Rice is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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