Kellogg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 20-10 to the Grangeville Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Kellogg of the 14-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
For Grangeville's part, Mattie Thacker was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Thacker was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Addisyn Vanderwall and Caryss Barger did most of the damage at the plate: Vanderwall went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Barger scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Madalyn Green was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Kellogg's defeat dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Grangeville, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 13-7.
Kellogg will be playing at home against Orofino at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Grangeville, they will head out on the road to face off against Clearwater Valley at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Grangeville is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road.
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