Nelson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 12-5 to the Gresham Gophers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Nelson of the 7-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Gresham's part, Kiera Downing tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Alyssa Grover, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double. Suntaya Riddle was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-5.
Nelson's defeat dropped their record down to 13-11. As for Gresham, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nelson will take on Central Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Central Catholic's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Nelson's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Gresham, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Reynolds at 5:00 p.m.
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