While New Plymouth's win against Fruitland wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The New Plymouth Pilgrims came out on top in a nail-biter against the Fruitland Grizzlies on Wednesday, sneaking past 6-5. The victory continues a trend for the Pilgrims in their matchups with the Grizzlies: they've now won five in a row.
Makiah Weideman
| 03/19/25 vs Fruitland | 7 |
| 03/15/25 vs Weiser | 2 |
| 03/15/25 vs Weiser | 1 |
| 05/17/24 vs Orofino | 0 |
| 05/16/24 vs Declo | 2 |
| + 15 more games |
Makiah Weideman made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.
In other pitching news, Olivia Visser looked comfortable as she tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Weideman wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lauren Ferreira, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
New Plymouth's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Fruitland, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-2 record.
Coming up, New Plymouth will challenge Non Varsity Tournament Opponent at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Fruitland, they will square off against Borah at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Fruitland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.2 runs per game this season.
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