Flandreau was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Deuel Cardinals by a score of 7-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Flandreau of the 5-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Olivia Peters spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Rylee Allen was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base. Nora Hamilton was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
On Deuel's side, Katrina Hagberg made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Hagberg has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Hagberg was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Kennedy Harmon was a standout: she scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Hope Bjerke, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Flandreau's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Deuel, their win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1.
Flandreau will face off against Sioux Falls Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Flandreau is facing Sioux Falls Christian at the right time seeing as Sioux Falls Christian is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Deuel, they will head out on the road to challenge Sioux Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sioux Valley will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Deuel surely won't give up without a fight.
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