Glenns Ferry is on a nine-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Malad is on a ten-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Pilots will be taking part in a tournament against the Dragons at 9:30 a.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Glenns Ferry's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Monday. They blew past Rimrock 22-0.
| 04/07/25 @ Rimrock | 4 |
| 04/02/25 @ Greenleaf Friends Academy | 3 |
| 05/10/24 vs Greenleaf Friends Academy | 3 |
| 03/20/24 @ Wendell | 3 |
| 03/19/25 vs West Jefferson | 2 |
Taylor Martinez and Peyton Stewart were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Martinez struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Stewart struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Martinez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. At bat, Martinez went 4-for-5 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI, while Stewart went 4-for-5 with six RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four hits gave Martinez a new career-high.
In other batting news, Glenns Ferry let Sahira Arevalo and Shelby Dickson run wild. Arevalo got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and two RBI, while Dickson scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. That's the most runs Arevalo has posted since back in May of 2024. Madison Fisher was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Glenns Ferry always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .529 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Malad got the win against West Side on Wednesday by a conclusive 15-0.
Riglee Peterson made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Peterson was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Malad got a big performance out of Logan Maroney, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that Maroney launched this season. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Shulz, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Malad's victory bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Glenns Ferry, their win bumped their record up to 8-0.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Glenns Ferry has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 9.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Malad struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Glenns Ferry might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Malad in their previous meeting back in April of 2022. Will the Pilots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
