Priest River had lost 17 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 0-13-1 to make it 18. They came up short against the St. Maries Lumberjacks, falling 22-3. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Lumberjacks this season, with their most recent defeat being a 22-3 loss back in March.
Rylie Hansen was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for St. Maries, they moved to 7-6 with that victory, which also ended their five-game losing streak. Considering they have won six contests by more than seven runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
On St. Maries' side, Addyson Stewart was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts Stewart has posted since back in March. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-5 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, Madison Thomas was incredible, getting on base in all six of her plate appearances with four runs, five RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Brenna Elliott was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and one double.
Coming up, Priest River will challenge Bonners Ferry at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for St. Maries, they will take on Kellogg at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lumberjacks are facing the Wildcats at the right time seeing as the Wildcats are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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