The Orcas Island Vikings will head out on the road to square off against the Granite Falls Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Orcas Island scored the most runs they've had all season to find success two weeks ago. They put the hurt on Concrete with a sharp 29-11 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Orcas Island.
Meanwhile, Granite Falls waltzed into their game on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victor by a 15-3 margin over the Pirates. The result was nothing new for Granite Falls, who have now won three contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
Bella Frye and Natalie Klepper made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Frye pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Klepper pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Frye has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Frye scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Klepper scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Granite Falls got a massive performance out of Addison Haverfield, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Reghan Ferguson, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Orcas Island's victory bumped their record up to 2-8. As for Granite Falls, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Orcas Island might still be hurting after the 13-3 loss they got from Granite Falls in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Can Orcas Island avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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