Luverne dropped their record down to 5-2 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's ten-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They came up short against the Pipestone Arrows, falling 14-3. The Cardinals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Arrows apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Pipestone, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-6. Considering they have won five matches by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Pipestone's part, Mariah Moeller spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. Moeller has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Amyra Mahik was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaysa Douty, who went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Luverne is set to take on their familiar foe Fairmont at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Pipestone will challenge rival Jackson County Central at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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