For the second straight game, Shelley will face off against Idaho Falls. The Russets will welcome the Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Shelley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Shelley not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 22nd. They put the hurt on Idaho Falls with a sharp 16-6 win. The victory continues a trend for the Russets in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won three in a row.
Macie Winder was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off 12 hits (and only one walk). Winder was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-5. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high.
Sarah Kidman
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In other batting news, Sarah Kidman was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in RBI (four). Carlie Hurd was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Shelley lost a few balls and finished the game with four home runs. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Idaho Falls only launched one home run.
Idaho Falls has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season. Those defeats can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games. As for Shelley, their win bumped their record up to 12-5.
Shelley's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Russets have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Idaho Falls, though, as they've been averaging only 0.4 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Shelley continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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