Kellogg had lost five straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 3-11 to make it six. They came up short against the St. Maries Lumberjacks, falling 19-8. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Lumberjacks this season, with their most recent loss being a 13-12 defeat on Tuesday.
As for St. Maries, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-6. Considering they have won seven contests by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For St. Maries' part, Addyson Stewart was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off nine hits. Stewart has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, St. Maries got a massive performance out of Madison Thomas, who went 2-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Brenna Elliott, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles.
Coincidentally, Kellogg and St. Maries will both be playing Grangeville the next time they take the field. The Wildcats will head out to face the Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Lumberjacks will head out to face them at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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