Snake River had lost six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 1-9 to make it seven. They fell just short of the Firth Cougars by a score of 7-5. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Mailee Nash spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Chloe Leavitt was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Firth's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since May 8, 2025.
On Firth's side, Meg Leslie was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most hits Leslie has posted since back in May of 2025. Another player making a difference was Reese Clayson, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs.
Coming up, Snake River will face off against Preston at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 15 runs per game this season. As for Firth, they will square off against Declo at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Hornets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.4 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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