Willmar hasn't had much luck against Brainerd recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Cardinals will be playing at home against the Warriors at 5:00 p.m. Willmar has given up an average of 7.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Willmar lost 14-4 to Rocori on Thursday.
Isley Ripperger was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs.
Meanwhile, Brainerd came tearing into Tuesday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Spuds a 4-0 shutout.
Brainerd pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Willmar, their defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 3-5.
Willmar suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Brainerd in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Cardinals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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