Indians
| 04/03/25 vs Shelley | 4 |
| 04/03/25 vs Shelley | 4 |
| 04/01/25 vs Snake River | 19 |
| 03/22/25 vs Homedale | 12 |
| 03/22/25 vs Weiser | 3 |
| + 5 more games |
The Preston Indians will challenge the Marsh Valley Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Preston is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Preston didn't have quite enough to beat Shelley and fell 6-4. The Indians have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ellie Keller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Brielle Biggs was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Averie Madsen was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Marsh Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss dating back to last season. They fell 12-8 to Bear Lake. On the bright side, the eight- run performance marked the Eagles' highest-scoring match to date.
Mya Anderson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 4-for-5. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Olivia Campbell, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Preston's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Marsh Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 0-7.
Marsh Valley's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Preston hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .366. It's a different story for Marsh Valley, though, as they've only averaged .242. Will they be able to contain Preston's hitters?
Everything went Preston's way against Marsh Valley in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, as Preston made off with an 8-1 win. Do the Indians have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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