Softball Recap: Canyon Ridge Comes Up Short

Canyon Ridge had lost 15 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-11 to make it 16. They lost 22-7 to the Twin Falls Bruins. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bruins this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-3 on Thursday.

Megan Kennedy and Audrey Wood stepped up to the plate in a big way. Kennedy went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and four RBI, while Wood went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those stolen bases were Wood's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Dani Toolson, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.

As for Twin Falls, the victory was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-9. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by ten runs or more this season.

On Twin Falls' side, they got a massive performance out of Molly Hodge, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. Hodge is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Libby Torgrimson was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one double.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Canyon Ridge is set to take on their familiar foe Burley at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Twin Falls will face off against rival Jerome at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.