LA CROSSE, WI – The La Crosse Steam secured a 3-1 victory against the Minot Honeybees in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 673 fans at Copeland Park.<\/p>\n
Steam’s starting pitcher, Mackenzie Willis (Belmont), delivered an impressive performance, pitching seven innings with only one run allowed on one hit while striking out seven batters.<\/p>\n
On the opposing side, Honeybees’ starter Jackie Albrecht (North Dakota) pitched for 5.2 innings, conceding two runs on three hits and striking out ten.<\/p>\n
The game saw its decisive moments in the bottom of the third inning when the Steam surged ahead with a 3-0 lead. Grace Frechette (St. Cloud State) scored on an error, Teagan Graul (Paris JC) hit a single to left field driving in another run, and Ashley Wolfe (Oregon State) reached base with an RBI walk.<\/p>\n
The Honeybees responded quickly in the top of the fourth inning with a solo home run by Sydney Farmer (Tyler JC), adjusting the score to 3-1.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, the Steam maintained their lead and secured the win, improving their record to 11-19. The Minot Honeybees, with this defeat, fall to 5-23.<\/p>\n
The La Crosse Steam will be back in action on Friday as they face the Mankato Habaneros at ISG Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m.<\/p>\n