Molalla extended their losing streak to eight on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 7-15 in the process. They lost 19-2 to the Gladstone Gladiators. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Gladiators this season, with their most recent loss being a 8-1 defeat two weeks ago.
Georgia Edge made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
As for Gladstone, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 15-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Gladstone's side, Ashlynne Franssen made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Franssen has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Maycee Terry was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Caroline Ashby, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Molalla is set to face off against their familiar foe The Dalles at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Gladstone will take on rival Crook County at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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