Preston was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 16-3 loss at the hands of the Canyon Ridge Riverhawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Preston of the 9-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Tuesday.
For Canyon Ridge's part, Tylee Heider made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Heider was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Canyon Ridge let Elsie Summerfield and Jordie Ruhter loose on the outfield. Summerfield went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Ruhter went 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Megan Kennedy, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
Preston's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Canyon Ridge, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 4-4-1 record this season.
Preston will head out on the road to face off against Pocatello at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Pocatello is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Canyon Ridge, they will be playing at home against Minico at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Minico is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Canyon Ridge will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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