
Tigers
04/05/25 @ Fruitland | 16-3 |
04/04/25 vs Crook County | 3-2 |
03/28/25 @ Gladstone | 11-1 |
03/26/25 vs Vale | 10-1 |
03/22/25 vs Twin Falls | 16-15 |
+ 4 more games |
La Grande put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past the Fruitland Grizzlies 16-3. Considering the Tigers have won six matches by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Carlee Strand made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. That stolen base was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Marti Anderson was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. Cassidy Hogge was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
La Grande was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .410. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fruitland only posted a batting average of .120.
La Grande's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-0. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.7 runs over those games. As for Fruitland, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-6.
La Grande will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Grizzlies: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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