Softball Recap: Melba Mustangs vs. Nampa Christian Trojans
In what's become a running theme this season, Melba gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They blew past the Nampa Christian Trojans 8-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for Melba.
Kalli Adams made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Adams was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, Olivia Atack was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Analyse Durham, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Like Melba, Nampa Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Peyton Shook. She struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Shook has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Shook was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and a double.
In other batting news, Myranda VanVliet made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played.
Even though they lost, Nampa Christian didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 12 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Melba only tossed seven.
Melba is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. As for Nampa Christian, they now have a losing record at 6-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Melba will square off against Varsity Opponent at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Nampa Christian, they will head out on the road to take on Fruitland at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Nampa Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
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