The third road matchup was the charm for Luverne, as they earned their first road win of the season. They skirted past Straughn 2-1. This was payback for Luverne, who suffered an 8-5 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Lacey Kelley
| 03/18/25 @ Straughn | 12 |
| 03/13/25 vs Pike Liberal Arts | 14 |
| 03/11/25 vs Ariton | 15 |
| 03/04/25 vs Goshen | 7 |
| 02/27/25 @ Long | 8 |
Lacey Kelley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kaylee Fraizer, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season.
Luverne picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 2-3-1. As for Straughn, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Luverne will challenge Zion Chapel at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Luverne's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Zion Chapel's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Straughn, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Straughn Tigers face off against Opp Bobcats at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Opp 2.1, Straughn 3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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