Fruitland is 0-10 against Homedale since May of 2018 but things could change on Monday. The Grizzlies are taking a road trip to square off against the Trojans. Fruitland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Fruitland will bounce into Monday's contest after beating Nampa Christian, who they had gone 1-7 against in their eight prior meetings. The Grizzlies came out on top against the Trojans by a score of 13-10 on Friday.
Fruitland got a massive performance out of Macy Kile, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. What's more, Kile posted two hits, the most she's had since back in March. Another player making a difference was Adlee Harris, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
Fruitland lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Homedale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 5-1 to Parma. That's two games in a row now that the Trojans have lost by exactly four runs.
Ciarah Barnett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on four hits.
Fruitland's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-11. As for Homedale, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-12.
Fruitland's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's game. The Grizzlies have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Homedale, though, as they've been averaging only 0.6 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Fruitland continue to outrun the ball?
Fruitland might still be hurting after the 7-1 loss they got from Homedale in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Grizzlies avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
