
Bulldogs
04/30/25 @ Corvallis | 11-7 |
04/25/25 @ Central | 0-5 |
04/23/25 vs Cleveland | 16-0 |
04/21/25 @ Lebanon | 8-9 |
04/18/25 vs Dallas | 1-11 |
West Albany had lost nine games on the road dating back to last season, but after bumping their record up to 5-11 on Wednesday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top against the Corvallis Spartans by a score of 11-7. The Bulldogs have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Spartans, too.
Kodi Carapinha 2026 was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. What's more, she posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one home run and five RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ruby Salazar 2027, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Ellison Smith 2027 also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
As for Corvallis, they dropped their record down to 3-15 with the loss, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. The defeat was just more heartbreak for they who fell 3-1 when the teams previously met back in April of 2024.
On Corvallis' side, Maddie Gault and Parker Doerr stepped up to the plate in a big way. Gault got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Doerr got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Kate Musson, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three RBI.
Looking ahead, West Albany will challenge South Albany at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Redhawks have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Corvallis, they will face off against Crescent Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.
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