Santiam had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They had just enough and edged out the Country Christian Cougars 10-9 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wolverines have posted since March 15, 2024.
Santiam let Maddie Allen and Lindsey Briley run wild. Allen scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Briley went 1-for-2 with four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Cole, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in both of her plate appearances.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Santiam will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Kennedy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Country Christian, they will square off against Vernonia at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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