Softball Recap: Nampa Christian Picks Up Fifth Straight Win at Home

Nampa Christian proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 15) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the New Plymouth Pilgrims 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Trojans have posted since May 8, 2024.

Peyton Shook made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.

Addison Gray

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Shook wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Addison Gray, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Gray has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last eight times she's played. Ashlynn Swank also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Nampa Christian's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for New Plymouth, the loss snapped their winning streak at nine games and leaves them with a 9-3 record.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nampa Christian will host Marsing at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for New Plymouth, they will be playing at home against West Jefferson at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Panthers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 24 runs per game on average), something the Pilgrims will no doubt try to take advantage of.