Central Linn lost against Santiam back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Central Linn Cobras suffered a tough 12-3 defeat at the hands of the Santiam Wolverines. Central Linn has struggled against Santiam recently, as their contest on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
For Santiam's part, McKenna Dodge spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. Dodge has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Santiam let Boston Flores and McKayla Dodge loose on the outfield. Flores went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Dodge went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kasey Solus, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Central Linn's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Santiam, they pushed their record up to 11-4 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home.
Central Linn will take on Culver at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Santiam, they will head out on the road to challenge East Linn Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Santiam is facing East Linn Christian Academy at the right time seeing as East Linn Christian Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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