Bend waltzed into their game on Tuesday with 15 straight wins... but they left with 16. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over The Dalles Riverhawks. That's more bragging rights for Bend, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Addisen Fisher made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Fisher has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Fisher was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Isabella Lauerman was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Bryanna Schaefer was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Bend is on a roll lately: they've won 17 of their last 18 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season. As for The Dalles, their loss ended a 21-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 21-2.
Bend will head out on the road to challenge South Medford at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Bend is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road. As for The Dalles, they will be playing at home against Clackamas at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Dalles' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Clackamas' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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