Softball Recap: Emmett Comes Up Short

Emmett extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 4-13 in the process. They lost 19-10 to the Nampa Bulldogs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-3 back in March.

Cassidy Ford stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-3 with five RBI and one run. Avery Reynolds was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.

As for Nampa, their win bumped their record up to 16-7. Considering their hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.

On Nampa's side, Kaylee Mathson made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and eight unearned) runs off eight hits. Mathson was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.

In other batting news, Payten Hutsell was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 11 contests. Another player making a difference was Avery Graham, who went 4-for-6 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Emmett will head out to square off against Skyview at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Huskies' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Nampa, they are taking a road trip to challenge Bishop Kelly at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 10.4 runs per game this season.