Gladstone extended their winning streak to eight on Wednesday, bumping their season record up to 15-7 in the process. They were the clear victors by a 19-2 margin over the Molalla Indians. Considering the Gladiators have won seven games by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Ashlynne Franssen
| 05/14/25 @ Molalla | 11 |
| 05/12/25 vs The Dalles | 14 |
| 05/08/25 @ Estacada | 18 |
| 05/07/25 @ Madras | 14 |
| 05/05/25 @ Crook County | 15 |
| + 16 more games |
Ashlynne Franssen made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Maycee Terry was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Caroline Ashby, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Gladstone always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .632. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Molalla only posted an OBP of .333.
As for Molalla, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 14 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-15 record this season. Their defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it eight in a row.
On Molalla's side, Georgia Edge was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That triple was Edge's first of the season.
Looking ahead, Gladstone will be playing at home against Crook County at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Gladiators will need to watch out since the Cowboys have now posted at least ten runs in their last three matches. As for Molalla, they will head out to challenge The Dalles at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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