The Canby Cougars will be playing at home against the Putnam Kingsmen at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Neither Canby nor Putnam posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
On Wednesday, it was close, but Canby sidestepped Hood River Valley for a 2-1 victory.
Allison Hayzlett made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Hayzlett has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Hayzlett was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Putnam had lost two consecutive heartbreakers to Wilsonville and they left with a heavy heart again on Wednesday. Putnam fell 3-0 to Wilsonville. Putnam has not had much luck with Wilsonville recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Canby pushed their record up to 12-12 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Putnam, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-11.
Canby might still be hurting after the 13-3 loss they got from Putnam in their previous meeting back in April. Will Canby have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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