The Hermiston Bulldogs will venture away from home to face off against the Walla Walla Blue Devils at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Hermiston is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.
Richland hit Hermiston with a four-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bulldogs lost 7-1 to the Bombers.
Hermiston saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Shayla Stewart, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 20 runs the game before, Walla Walla was a bit more limited in their match on Tuesday. They came up short against Southridge, falling 12-1. The Blue Devils have struggled against the Suns recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
Walla Walla's defeat dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Hermiston, their loss dropped their record down to 6-9.
Hermiston's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. The Bulldogs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Walla Walla, though, as they've been averaging only 0.4 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Hermiston continue to outrun the ball?
Everything went Hermiston's way against Walla Walla when the teams last played back in March of 2024, as Hermiston made off with a 16-5 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bulldogs since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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