For the second straight game, Fruitland will face off against Cole Valley Christian. The Grizzlies will welcome the Chargers at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Fruitland has given up an average of 12.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Fruitland fell victim to Cole Valley Christian and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Chargers, falling 15-0. The Grizzlies have struggled against the Chargers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
For Cole Valley Christian's part, Karlie Barnum made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Barnum has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Cole Valley Christian got a massive performance out of Lola Crosby, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Lauren Colson, who went 2-for-4 with five stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Cole Valley Christian's victory was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-4. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.7 runs over those games. As for Fruitland, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-13.
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