Softball Recap: Grangeville Bulldogs vs. Kellogg Wildcats
Grangeville came tearing into Saturday's match with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.6 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Kellogg Wildcats 20-10. The result was nothing new for Grangeville, who have now won nine contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Mattie Thacker made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Thacker was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Grangeville let Addisyn Vanderwall and Caryss Barger loose on the outfield. Vanderwall went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Barger scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Madalyn Green, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Grangeville has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season. As for Kellogg, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-8.
Grangeville will head out on the road to challenge Clearwater Valley at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Grangeville's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last eight games. As for Kellogg, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Orofino at 2:00 p.m.
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