Genesee had lost three straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped down to 5-4 to make it four. They lost 11-1 to the Potlatch Loggers. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Bulldogs couldn't push the score so high this time.
Genesee saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sydney Banks, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
As for Potlatch, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.2 runs over those games.
On Potlatch's side, Maddie Smith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Smith has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Smith, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last nine games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Cameron Larson, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and three runs.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Genesee will face off against rival Lapwai at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Potlatch is set to square off against their familiar foe Clearwater Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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