Softball Recap: Brynlee Riedle can't quite lead Idaho Falls over Bonneville

By Team Reports May 2, 2024, 11:48pm

Softball Recap: Idaho Falls Tigers vs. Bonneville Bees

Idaho Falls lost against Bonneville last Tuesday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Idaho Falls Tigers fell 7-2 to the Bonneville Bees. Idaho Falls has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Idaho Falls saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brynlee Riedle, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

On Bonneville's side, Gracie Longhurst spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up eight Ks. Longhurst has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Mary Eskelson was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double. McKenzie Sauer was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Idaho Falls' defeat dropped their record down to 12-8. As for Bonneville, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-10.

Idaho Falls will be playing at home against Madison at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Bonneville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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