Wilder was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 23-0 to the Glenns Ferry Pilots. The match marked the first time this season in which Wilder was not able to get on the board.
For Glenns Ferry's part, Taylor Martinez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. Martinez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 14 consecutive pitching appearances. Martinez was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kambelle King was a standout: she scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times she's played. Klaira King was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Wilder's defeat dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Glenns Ferry, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-5.
Wilder will be playing in front of their home fans against Greenleaf Friends Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Wilder has given up an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Glenns Ferry, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Wendell at 4:30 p.m. Glenns Ferry knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matchups -- so hopefully Wendell likes a good challenge.
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