The Davenport Gorillas will face off against the Newport Grizzlies at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Davenport has given up an average of 15 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Davenport couldn't beat Newport on Tuesday even though they stacked ten runs on them in the sixth inning. The Gorillas fell just short of the Grizzlies by a score of 15-14.
For Newport's part, Lili Hall made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off six hits. Hall has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Genica Kreider was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in May of 2024. Bella Boyd was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Newport kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in three consecutive matches.
Newport's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-5. As for Davenport, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
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