Softball Game Preview: Hoquiam Grizzlies vs. Tenino Beavers

By Team Reports Apr 21, 2024, 1:51pm

Softball Preview: Hoquiam Grizzlies vs. Tenino Beavers

Hoquiam is 8-2 against Tenino since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Hoquiam Grizzlies will head out on the road to square off against the Tenino Beavers at 4:00 p.m.

On Saturday, Hoquiam fell victim to a rough 12-6 defeat at the hands of Pe Ell/Willapa Valley.

Chloey Deitrick was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Deitrick is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.

Meanwhile, Tenino had to endure a nine-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 7-4 victory over Onalaska on Saturday.

Chloe Grayless spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jaeleen Woodward, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kiyah Goodwin, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Hoquiam's loss dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Tenino, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-15.

Everything went Hoquiam's way against Tenino in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 as Hoquiam made off with a 12-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hoquiam since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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