If Crookston was feeling good off their 9-2 takedown of Red Lake County Central last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Crookston Pirates fell 5-1 to the Roseau Rams on Tuesday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Crookston in their matchups with Roseau: they've now lost five in a row.
For Roseau's part, they let Austin Baumgartner and Austin Klint loose on the outfield. Baumgartner scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances, while Klint scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Alex Ballard was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Crookston's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Roseau, their victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crookston will take on Hillsboro at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Roseau, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Warroad at 4:30 p.m.
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