Standing Bear played in-conference for the first time on Thursday and got just the result they were looking for. They walked away with an 8-3 win over the Scottsbluff Bearcats. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Grizzlies as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Analise Meitzen tossed a big game, tossing 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits.
At the plate, Delaney Mencke was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in September. Finnley Quick was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Standing Bear now has a winning record of 16-15. As for Scottsbluff, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-14 record this season.
Standing Bear will venture away from home to face off against Northwest at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Grizzlies' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Scottsbluff does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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