Emmett has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Boise Brave at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Saturday, Emmett got the win against Canyon Ridge by a conclusive 10-2.
Natalie Goslin made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Goslin was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Kayla Vahlberg was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Vahlberg is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Kellann Steppe, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Boise came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.6 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 14-10 victory over the Warhawks. Boise had a rough season last year, but they look ready to turn that poor record around this year.
Boise let Lucy Elliot and Lily Binford loose on the outfield. Elliot scored three runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while Binford scored two runs while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Kate Walsh, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Emmett's record now sits at 2-3. As for Boise, their win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 8-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Emmett has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Boise struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.6. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Emmett came up short against Boise when the teams last played back in March of 2018, falling 5-1. Thankfully for Emmett, Eden Cook (who struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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