Sauk Rapids-Rice couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 9-5 to the Fergus Falls Otters on Tuesday. Sauk Rapids-Rice was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Fergus Falls apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Ava Knutson spent all eight innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 15 Ks.
On the hitting side, Sauk Rapids-Rice saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Morgan Dorn, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Riley Turck, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Sauk Rapids-Rice will head out on the road to take on Sartell-St. Stephen at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sauk Rapids-Rice is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Fergus Falls, they will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Cloud Cathedral at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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