Napa's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They walked away with a 13-8 victory over the Montgomery Vikings. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Grizzlies considering their one-run performance the game before.
Izzi Chae and Priscilla Morgado Rodriguez were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Chae pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Morgado Rodriguez tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. What's more, she posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. At the plate, Chae scored three runs while going 3-for-5, while Morgado Rodriguez scored a run while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kylia Valentine, who went 3-for-5 with five RBI, one stolen base, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Courtney Mayer, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
The win got Napa back to even at 1-1. As for Montgomery, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Looking ahead, Napa will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Rodriguez at 3:30 p.m. As for Montgomery, they will head out on the road to square off against St. Helena at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Montgomery is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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