Asotin scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Reardan Screaming Eagles with a sharp 31-5 win. Asotin might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five matches by six runs or more this season.
AJ OLERICH was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). OLERICH has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. OLERICH was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
In other pitching news, ZANE RILEY looked comfortable as he scored three runs while going 3-for-3.
Back at the plate, GAVIN ELLS was incredible, going 5-for-6 with four runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was JUSTIN BOYEA, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5.
The victory (which was Asotin's fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-4. That said, the team wasn't facing the toughest opposition over that stretch, as it included 2-5 Kettle Falls and 3-7 Reardan (their opponents had an average overall winning percentage of 31.3% over those games). As for Reardan, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Asotin will take on Northwest Christian School at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Asotin's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Northwest Christian School's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Reardan, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Kettle Falls at 2:00 p.m.
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