Softball Recap: Gresham Gophers vs. Nelson
Gresham came into Friday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on Nelson with a sharp 12-5 victory on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Gresham also won the last time the pair played back in April.
Kiera Downing tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Alyssa Grover, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Suntaya Riddle, who scored two runs while going 1-for-5.
Gresham's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-13. As for Nelson, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gresham will take on Reynolds at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Nelson, they will be playing at home against Central Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Central Catholic will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Nelson surely won't give up without a fight.
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