Lewis County co-op [Highland/Nezperce] hasn't had much luck against Potlatch recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Lewis County co-op [Highland/Nezperce] is taking a road trip to square off against Potlatch at 4:30 p.m. Lewis County co-op [Highland/Nezperce] has given up an average of 23.5 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lewis County co-op [Highland/Nezperce] is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They came up short against Clearwater Valley, falling 14-3.
Kairys Grant made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Morgan Kirkland, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Potlatch put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past St. Maries 12-2. The game was the first time the Loggers have beaten the Lumberjacks on their field since April 2, 2019.
Brieanna Winther tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024.
At the plate, Hayley McNeal was a standout: she scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games she's played dating back to last season. Olivia Smith was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Potlatch always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as St. Maries only posted an OBP of .308.
Potlatch pushed their record up to 5-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 21.3 runs over those games. As for Lewis County co-op [Highland/Nezperce], their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lewis County co-op [Highland/Nezperce] has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .610. However, it's not like Potlatch struggles in that department as they've averaged .637. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lewis County co-op [Highland/Nezperce] suffered a grim 35-11 defeat to Potlatch when the teams last played back in March. Can Lewis County co-op [Highland/Nezperce] avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
