East Central had lost 12 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-12 to make it 13. They lost 19-1 to the Mille Lacs co-op [Isle/Onamia] Huskies. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Huskies this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-1 back in April.
East Central saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Harmony Bradshaw, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one double.
As for Mille Lacs co-op [Isle/Onamia], the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-10. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games.
On Mille Lacs co-op [Isle/Onamia]'s side, Jenna Hebeisen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Hebeisen has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Brooklyn Orazem was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs she has posted over her last ten matchups. Mylee Kapsner also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Central will host Pine City at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Dragons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.25 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Mille Lacs co-op [Isle/Onamia], they will be playing at home against Ogilvie at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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