Softball Recap: Owyhee Storm vs. Boise Brave
Owyhee had already won 12 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.4 runs), and they went ahead and made it 13 on Friday. They came out on top against the Boise Brave by a score of 10-7. That's more bragging rights for Owyhee, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kina Watts made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Watts has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Watts was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Haiylee Reeves was incredible, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 3-for-4. Samantha Hatzenbeller was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
On Boise's side, Lucy Hopstad made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucy Elliot, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Owyhee's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-1. As for Boise, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season.
Owyhee will be playing at home against Borah at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Owyhee's pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so Borah's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Boise, they will head out on the road to take on Rocky Mountain at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Rocky Mountain is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
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