
Grizzlies
04/25/25 vs Reardan | 22 |
04/22/25 @ Reardan | 14 |
04/29/25 @ Chewelah | 13 |
04/25/25 vs Reardan | 13 |
04/19/25 @ Davenport | 13 |
Newport hadn't done well against Chewelah recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Grizzlies were the clear victors by a 15-2 margin over the Cougars. Considering the Grizzlies have won seven matches by more than eight runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Lili Hall was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Makayla Peone was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with five stolen bases and two runs. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game. Another player making a difference was Bella Boyd, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Newport kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in ten consecutive contests.
Newport's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-5. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.8 runs over those games. As for Chewelah, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.
Newport will have a chance to go back-to-back against Chewelah: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
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