In what's become a running theme this season, Santiam gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Gervais Cougars as the Santiam Wolverines made off with a 22-1 victory. Santiam's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
McKenna Dodge made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Dodge has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Dodge was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Boston Flores and Linsey Briley did most of the damage at the plate: Flores went 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI, while Briley scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Flores is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last three games she's played. Madie Allen was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Santiam has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season. As for Gervais, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-8.
Santiam will take on Mohawk at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Gervais, they will head out on the road to challenge Culver at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Gervais is facing Culver at the right time seeing as Culver is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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