Walla Walla had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 3-12 to make it 11. They came up short against the Southridge Suns, falling 12-1. Having soared to a lofty 20 runs in the game before, the Blue Devils couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Southridge, their record is now 10-6. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by six runs or more this season.
For Southridge's part, Avery Garvey made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over five innings pitched. Garvey has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, Anna Marty and Jadyn Holdren did most of the damage at the plate: Marty went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run, while Holdren got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs and one RBI. Those two hits gave Marty a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Rylinn Martinez, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI and one run.
Coming up, Walla Walla will host Hermiston at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Blue Devils are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Southridge, they will face off against Kamiakin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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