The Skyline Grizzlies will take on the Shelley Russets at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Skyline has given up an average of 7.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Skyline is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They lost 17-2 to Blackfoot. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Grizzlies have suffered against the Broncos since March 30, 2022.
Skyline saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bella Jensen, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Meanwhile, Shelley came up short against Bonneville on Thursday and fell 7-4.
Macie Winder spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Carlie Hurd made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Vienna Oats, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Shelley dropped their record down to 13-7 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home losses can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Skyline, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-8-1.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Skyline hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .390. However, it's not like Shelley struggles in that department as they've averaged .318. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Skyline might still be hurting after the 10-4 loss they got from Shelley in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Grizzlies avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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