Grizzlies
| 04/02/25 vs Payette | 16-3 |
| 04/01/25 @ Payette | 12-1 |
| 03/27/25 @ West Point | 7-4 |
| 03/26/25 @ Shadow Ridge | 9-4 |
| 03/25/25 vs Roosevelt | 12-0 |
| + 7 more games |
Fruitland strolled into their game on Wednesday with a perfect record and they left with the same. Everything went their way against the Payette Pirates as they made off with a 16-3 victory. The result was nothing new for the Grizzlies, who have now won nine games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Coye Coffman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Owen Baker looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had over his last five contests.
Back at the plate, Jameson George was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, five RBI, and one run. Landon Bushong was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Fruitland always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .684. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Payette only posted an OBP of .381.
Fruitland pushed their record up to 12-0 with the win, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Payette, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fruitland will take on Weiser at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Payette, they will square off against Caldwell at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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