Owyhee and Borah squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Owyhee had to settle for second. They fell 12-8 to the Borah Lions. Owyhee's defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Rylie Haith led a balanced group of hitters, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Kina Watts, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Owyhee lost a few balls and finished the game with six home runs. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Borah only launched a.
On Borah's side, Megan Meracle spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up nine Ks. Meracle has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 14 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Borah let Olyvia Chalifoux and Reese Naylor loose on the outfield. Chalifoux went 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Naylor scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Abigail Gardner was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Owyhee's loss dropped their record down to 25-4. As for Borah, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-10 record this season.
As of now, neither Owyhee nor Borah have any future games scheduled.
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