Grand Forks Central had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 0-10 to make it 12. They lost 7-0 to the East Grand Forks Green Wave. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Knights' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for East Grand Forks, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-4. Considering they have won five matches by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For East Grand Forks' part, Grand Forks Central's batters probably weren't too happy with Karlee Walsh, who pitched a no hitter and racked up nine Ks (she gave up a single walk). Walsh has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Sophia Lukach was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Avynn Thorson, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grand Forks Central will take on Devils Lake at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for East Grand Forks, they will head out to challenge Ada-Borup at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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