Staples-Motley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 19-9 to the Sauk Centre Mainstreeters. That's two games in a row now that Staples-Motley has lost by exactly ten runs.
For Sauk Centre's part, Jenna Riley spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. Riley has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Sauk Centre let Emily Peters and Peyton Borgmann loose on the outfield. Peters scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Borgmann went 4-for-5 with four RBI and two runs. Gabi Marthaer was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Staples-Motley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Sauk Centre, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Staples-Motley will take on Pequot Lakes at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Sauk Centre, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Holdingford at 4:30 p.m. Sauk Centre will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
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