Willamette is 1-9 against Grants Pass since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Wolverines will head out on the road to face off against the Cavemen at 4:30 p.m. Willamette has given up an average of 9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Roseburg hit Willamette with a nine-run first inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Wolverines came up short against the Indians, falling 11-1.
Willamette saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Macy Rush, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Grants Pass entered their tilt with South Eugene on Saturday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 14-1 margin over the Axe. The Cavemen might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by six runs or more this season.
Brooklyn Kuykendall made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over four innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cadence Morales, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Sabian Provolt was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs.
Grants Pass hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least two batters in four consecutive games.
Willamette's defeat dropped their record down to 8-16. As for Grants Pass, their record is now 14-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Willamette has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Grants Pass struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Willamette skirted past Grants Pass 7-6 when the teams last played back in May of 2025. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wolverines since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
