Softball Recap: Glenns Ferry Picks Up Eighth Straight Win on the Road

Glenns Ferry won the last time they faced Idaho City and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Pilots were the clear victors by a 13-1 margin over the Wildcats. Considering the Pilots have won 11 matchups by more than nine runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

Taylor Martinez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.

In other batting news, Madison Fisher and Kwinn King did most of the damage at the plate: Fisher got on base in three of her five plate appearances with five stolen bases, two RBI, and one run, while King got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Those five stolen bases gave Fisher a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sahira Arevalo, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.

Glenns Ferry always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .622. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Idaho City only posted an OBP of .300.

Glenns Ferry's win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-2. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 20.5 runs over those games. As for Idaho City, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-5.

Coming up, Glenns Ferry will venture away from home to square off against Garden Valley at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pilots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolverines have averaged an impressive 10.7 runs per game this season. As for Idaho City, they will head out on the road to take on Vision at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Idaho City is facing Vision at the right time seeing as Vision is stuck on a six-game losing streak.