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| 04/11/25 - Away | 10-11 L |
| 05/15/24 - Away | 15-8 W |
| 04/24/24 - Home | 14-3 W |
| 05/15/23 - Home | 11-4 W |
| 04/24/23 - Away | 16-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Corvallis is 9-1 against Crescent Valley since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Spartans will host the Raiders at 4:00 p.m. Corvallis has given up an average of 12.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Corvallis will face Crescent Valley after dropping another heartbreaker against West Albany on Wednesday, which marked the second time in a row the team's come within 2.1 of beating them. The Spartans took an 11-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bulldogs. The defeat continues a trend for the Spartans in their meetings with the Bulldogs: they've now lost three in a row.
Maddie Gault and Parker Doerr did some serious damage despite the final result: Gault got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Doerr got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kate Musson, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three RBI.
Meanwhile, Crescent Valley can bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They put the hurt on McKay with a sharp 14-3 victory. The Raiders not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 23rd (when they won 21-6).
Saylor Zimmerman looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Abby Kessler and Desi Campbell did most of the damage at the plate: Kessler went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Campbell got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs and two stolen bases. Those two stolen bases gave Campbell a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Miri Miller, who went 3-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Crescent Valley's win bumped their record up to 4-12. As for Corvallis, their loss dropped their record down to 3-15.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Corvallis has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. However, it's not like Crescent Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
