Softball Recap: Melba Mustangs vs. Glenns Ferry Pilots
There's no place like home for Melba, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Monday. They walked away with a 5-1 victory over the Glenns Ferry Pilots on Thursday. That's more bragging rights for Melba, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kalli Adams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Olivia Atack was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Analise Robson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On Glenns Ferry's side, Taylor Martinez put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Martinez was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Martinez wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kambelle King, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base.
Melba pushed their record up to 10-7 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Glenns Ferry, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-5.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Melba by a score of 15-1 later that day.
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