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PREPS: Pair of extra-innings walk-offs highlight prep softball
TL;DR
Augusta secured a dramatic 7-6 walk-off victory against Melrose-Mindoro in extra innings, marking their fifth conference win. Junior Brooklyn Krueger's bases-loaded walk clinched the win after a comeback from a three-run deficit.
Key points
- Augusta won 7-6 against Melrose-Mindoro in extra innings
- Brooklyn Krueger drew the game-winning walk
- Augusta rallied from a three-run deficit
- Laney O’Brien struck out 12 batters
- Cecelia Schroeder had four hits and two doubles
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Two Dairyland Conference schools picked up eighth-inning walk-offs on Tuesday.
Conference leader Augusta picked up its fifth conference win and seventh win overall with a come-from-behind walk-off 7-6 win against Melrose-Mindoro.
The Beavers entered the seventh inning down three runs and rallied for three runs with two outs to send the game to extras.
Junior Brooklyn Krueger played hero, as she drew a bases-loaded walk for the Augusta win in the eighth. Krueger also tallied two hits and picked up the win in two innings in relief of Augusta starter Laney O’Brien, who struck out 12 in six innings.
Cecelia Schroeder paced the Beaver offense with four hits and two doubles while Rachel West picked up a double and two RBI.
Melrose-Mindoro looked like it had the game in regulation after a Bella Rozek homer and a pair of three-hit days from Opal Buchanan and Cooper Zeman.
Elsewhere in the Dairyland, Eleva-Strum picked up its first conference and first overall win of the season in extras 2-1 over Osseo-Fairchild.
Junior Josie Iverson sent the Cardinals home happy with a walk-off double, her second double of the day, to score fellow junior Maddea Brown.
Cardinals senior pitcher Ruby Bartholomew was her usual star self, throwing eight innings of one-hit and one-run ball with 16 strikeouts. She also picked up a double and scored a run.
Other Tuesday scores included:
BASEBALLEau Claire Memorial 4, New Richmond 2
Leading hitters: ECM: Mason McCarthy (3B, 2 RBI), Ryan Reesman (3B). WP: Alex Johnson (6.2 IP).
Notes: Ethan Palacek first varsity save.
Fall Creek 12, Eau Claire Regis 0
Leading hitters: FC: Bryson Bann (HR, 2 RBI), Bryson Elkins 2-for-3 (HR, 1 RBI), Ethan Westrate 2-for-3 (2 2B, 1 RBI, 2 R), Josh Wright 2-for-4 (2B, 2 R), Jamison Rochester 2-for-4 (2B, 1 RBI). ECR: Braxton Tarbox 2-for-3, Matt Palecek (2B). WP: Westrate (6 IP, 0 R, 6 H, 7 SO).
Chippewa Falls 2, River Falls 0
Leading hitters: CF: Brady Smith 3-for-4 (2 RBI), Gavin Thompson (2B), Dane Krista (2B, 2 R). WP: Smith (6.1 IP, 0 R, 6 H, 4 SO).
Bloomer 10, Cadott 0
Leading hitters: BL: Michael Brombarek 2-for-3 (2B, 1 RBI), Robbie Latz 2-for-3 (2B, 1 RBI), Charlie Hebert 2-for-3 (2 R, 1 RBI), Miles Lueck 2-for-2, Nathan Weber (2 RBI). CA: Isaac Wellner (2B). WP: Hebert (3 IP, 0 R, 2 H).
Elk Mound 18, Mondovi 5
Leading hitters: EM: Victor Noller 3-for-3 (3 R, 1 RBI), Kaden Moyer 3-for-3 (3B, 3 R, 1 RBI), Gavin Dean 2-for-4 (4 RBI), Dylan Plets 2-for-3 (2 2B, 3 R, 2 RBI), Will Thatcher 2-for-2 (3 RBI), Parker Rhude 2-for-4 (2B, 2 R) Conor Mock 2-for-3 (2 R), Blake Niska 2-for-5 (2 R). MO: Bode Falkner 2-for-3 (3B, 2 RBI), Blake Williamson 2-for-3 (2 2B, 1 RBI), Hunter Wik (2B). WP: Dean (2 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 1 SO).
Q&A
What was the final score of the Augusta vs. Melrose-Mindoro softball game?
The final score was 7-6 in favor of Augusta.
Who was the standout player in the Augusta softball game?
Junior Brooklyn Krueger was the standout player, drawing the game-winning walk and contributing two hits.
How did Augusta come back to win the game against Melrose-Mindoro?
Augusta rallied from a three-run deficit in the seventh inning, scoring three runs with two outs to tie the game.
How many strikeouts did Augusta's starter Laney O’Brien have?
Laney O’Brien had 12 strikeouts in six innings.
