Greenleaf Friends Academy has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Glenns Ferry Pilots at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Greenleaf Friends Academy knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past four games -- so hopefully Glenns Ferry likes a good challenge.
Greenleaf Friends Academy pushed their score all the way to 21 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. Their rough 30-21 loss to Idaho City might stick with them for a while. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game on Monday (19), Greenleaf Friends Academy still had to take the loss.
Sylvia Ovalle led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Lily Yeakley was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Greenleaf Friends Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .795. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Glenns Ferry scored the most runs they've had all season to find success last Monday. They were the clear victor by a 32-0 margin over Vision. Glenns Ferry might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won three matches by 22 runs or more this season.
Taylor Martinez made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Martinez was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring five runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sahira Arevalo, who got on base in all six of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Peyton Stewart, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-5.
Greenleaf Friends Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Glenns Ferry, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Greenleaf Friends Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .596. However, it's not like Glenns Ferry struggles in that department as they've averaged .585. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Greenleaf Friends Academy took their victory against Glenns Ferry when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 12-5. Will Greenleaf Friends Academy repeat their success, or does Glenns Ferry have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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