Nampa Christian couldn't quite beat New Plymouth on Saturday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the 14-run loss they were dealt last Wednesday. The Nampa Christian Trojans fell just short of the New Plymouth Pilgrims by a score of 5-3. Nampa Christian has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Peyton Shook put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Shook has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Shook was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Shook wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Aly Marion, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On New Plymouth's side, Jewel Bell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up 14 Ks.
On the hitting side, Larkin Jenkins was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. Makiah Weideman was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Nampa Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 11-11. As for New Plymouth, their win bumped their record up to 12-14.
As of now, neither Nampa Christian nor New Plymouth have any future games scheduled.
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