Softball Game Recap: Kellogg Comes Up Short

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 3:02pm

Softball Recap: Kellogg Wildcats vs. St. Maries Lumberjacks

Kellogg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They took a 12-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the St. Maries Lumberjacks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Kellogg of the 7-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Tuesday.

For St. Maries' part, Lyssa Watkins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on seven hits.

At the plate, Addyson Stewart was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. She continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Brenna Elliott was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI.

Kellogg's defeat dropped their record down to 6-11. As for St. Maries, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-16.

Kellogg will play host again on Thursday to welcome Orofino, where first pitch is scheduled at 2:00 p.m. One thing working in Orofino's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last five games. St. Maries does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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