Alma Center Lincoln was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 26-0 to the Melrose-Mindoro Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Alma Center Lincoln of the 21-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Melrose-Mindoro's part, Isabella Rozek was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Rozek was even better at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with six RBI, three runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Melrose-Mindoro let Cooper Zeman and Hailey Hiles loose on the outfield. Zeman scored five runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while Hiles got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs and five RBI. Zeman has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Lauralee Stanton was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
Alma Center Lincoln's defeat dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Melrose-Mindoro, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-3.
Alma Center Lincoln will head out on the road to take on Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Melrose-Mindoro, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Augusta at 5:00 p.m.
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