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That run stood as the only scoring through four innings, with Karlie Mckenzie (Eastern Illinois University) and Mackenzie Willis (Belmont University) locked in a pitchers\u2019 duel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Steam broke through in the fifth inning. A throwing error allowed Rachel Mori (UNC Pembroke) to score and tie the game at 1-1. La Crosse threatened with the go-ahead run on third, but Mckenzie retired Abbie Stigler (Saint Mary\u2019s University) on a flyout to end the inning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Danielle Lucey (University of Wisconsin) put the Night Mares right back on top with a solo shot in the fifth inning, making it 2-1. That proved to be the difference, as Mckenzie held strong in the circle and the team secured its 20th win of the season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mckenzie pitched the entire game and earned her league-leading sixth win of the season. She allowed just one unearned run and lowered her season ERA to 2.24. Willis was sharp in her season debut for La Crosse, but was charged with the loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The teams were scheduled to play a second game on Thursday night, but that contest was postponed due to weather. It will be made up on Saturday, July 26 at 4:05 p.m. as a single-admission doubleheader at Warner Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After three days off, the Night Mares will return to the field at Warner Park on Monday night to face the Minot Honeybees. 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