Richland stacked an eighth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Wednesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Walla Walla Blue Devils a 22-0 shutout. Richland's victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Adelyn Etzel and Emmalee Mohr were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Etzel tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Mohr pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Etzel got on base in all five of her plate appearances with five runs, four RBI, and a double, while Mohr went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, Brooklynn Boyce was incredible, going 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three doubles, and four RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last three games she's played. Kaitie Lynch was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Richland's win bumped their record up to 8-0. As for Walla Walla, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Richland will be playing in front of their home fans against Pasco at 4:00 p.m. in Friday's first game. The timing is sure in Richland's favor as the team sits on 12 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Pasco has been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road. As for Walla Walla, they will take on Moses Lake at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Moses Lake will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Walla Walla surely won't give up without a fight.
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