Bend scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past the Mountain View Cougars 18-3. The win was familiar territory for Bend who now have 15 in a row.
Addisen Fisher and Taylor Aldrich were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Fisher struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Aldrich struck out six batters over three innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Fisher has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Fisher scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances, while Aldrich went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Bryanna Schaefer was incredible, going 4-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Mackenzie Shaughnessy was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
On Mountain View's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kallie Eckman, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Bend is on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 17 games, which provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season. As for Mountain View, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-13.
Bend will be playing in front of their home fans against The Dalles at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. Mountain View does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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