Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Molalla). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the McKay Royal Scots a 15-0 shutout on Friday. The Indians might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by nine runs or more this season.
Brenna Jackson
| 04/11/25 vs McKay | 3 |
| 04/04/25 @ Milwaukie/Milwaukie Academy of the Arts | 2 |
| 03/24/25 @ Liberty | 2 |
| 03/25/25 @ Cleveland | 1 |
| 04/26/24 @ Crook County | 1 |
Brenna Jackson made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tatelin Grossnickle, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one double. Another player making a difference was Grace Ferlan, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Molalla always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .652. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Molalla's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for McKay, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Molalla will challenge Estacada at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for McKay, they will take on Dallas at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Dragons' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Royal Scots' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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