Mora lost against Rush City back in May of 2021, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Mora Mustangs fell 11-6 to the Rush City Tigers.
For Rush City's part, Kendal Pillar made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Pillar was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three runs.
In other batting news, Lola Mold and Summer Nelson did most of the damage at the plate: Mold scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while Nelson scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ashlyn Simmons, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Mora's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Mora will play host again on Monday to welcome Milaca, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. As for Rush City, they will head out on the road to face off against Mille Lacs co-op [Isle/Onamia] at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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