Softball Recap: Three Straight Home Wins for Thurston
By Team Reports
May 24, 2025, 10:48pm
Softball Recap: Thurston Colts vs. Ashland Grizzlies
Thurston and Ashland pushed the score to 17-4 the last time they played Ashland, but on Saturday defenses reigned supreme. The Colts' pitcher stepped up to hand the Grizzlies a 4-0 shutout. The victory continues a trend for the Colts in their matchups with the Grizzlies: they've now won nine in a row.

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The result came thanks to Kasey Ogan's shutout, as she gave up just five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Gabriella Montes was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last four times she's played.
Thurston's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-5. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Ashland, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-13.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Thurston beat the Grizzlies by a score of 9-1 later that day.
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