
Lancers
05/06/25 vs St. Charles | 5-2 |
05/02/25 @ Cotter | 6-2 |
04/29/25 @ Plainview-Elgin-Millville | 13-1 |
04/25/25 vs Fillmore Central/Lanesboro | 7-0 |
04/25/25 vs Fillmore Central/Lanesboro | 16-1 |
04/22/25 vs Dover-Eyota | 3-2 |
La Crescent came tearing into Tuesday's match with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 5-2 win over the St. Charles Fighting Saints. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Addie Murilla spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, La Crescent's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Allie Knutson, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Ella Gates also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
La Crescent pushed their record up to 9-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for St. Charles, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-6.
Looking ahead, La Crescent will take on Rushford-Peterson at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for St. Charles, they are taking a road trip to face off against Wabasha-Kellogg at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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