Softball Recap: Pocatello Thunder vs. Thunder Ridge Titans
On Thursday, Pocatello faced Thunder Ridge in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Pocatello Thunder took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Thunder Ridge Titans. Pocatello's defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
For Thunder Ridge's part, Kali Scoresby made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 20 over seven innings pitched. Scoresby has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Scoresby was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Scoresby wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mal Webb, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Pocatello's loss dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Thunder Ridge, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Pocatello will be playing at home against Preston at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Pocatello is facing Preston at the right time seeing as Preston is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Thunder Ridge, they will head out on the road to face off against Rigby at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Thunder Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season.
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