Softball Recap: Genesee Bulldogs vs. Potlatch Loggers
Genesee waltzed into their matchup on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the Potlatch Loggers by a score of 14-11. That's more bragging rights for Genesee, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Mia Scharnhorst was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with four RBI and two runs. Makayla Herman was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
On Potlatch's side, Brooklyn Mitchell put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Mitchell was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Jaylee Fry made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored four runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen two or more in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Hayley McNeal, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and a triple.
Even though they lost, Potlatch hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Genesee struck out six times.
Genesee's win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-1. As for Potlatch, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-9.
Genesee will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Kendrick, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Kendrick is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12 runs per game this season. As for Potlatch, they will head out on the road to face off against Clearwater Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Potlatch's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four contests.
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