After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Malad, Marsh Valley was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the American Falls Beavers as the Marsh Valley Eagles made off with a 9-2 win. That looming 9-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Marsh Valley yet this season.
Shelby Scharfen made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Scharfen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Scharfen was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Morgan Ketner was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. Kallie Dahlke was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Marsh Valley's victory bumped their record up to 8-6. As for American Falls, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Marsh Valley will take on North Fremont at 11:45 a.m. on Friday. North Fremont is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13.5 runs per game this season. As for American Falls, they will head out on the road to take on Snake River at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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