West Side had lost 14 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 1-13 to make it 15. They lost 17-2 to the Soda Springs Cardinals. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Pirates couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Soda Springs, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-8 record. The result was nothing new for the Cardinals, who have now won five contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Soda Springs' part, Aiyana Davis made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Davis has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Abby Goodin and Aspen Davis did most of the damage at the plate: Goodin went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple, while Aspen went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI Goodin has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Haizley Mumford, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Coincidentally, West Side and Soda Springs will both be playing Ririe the next time they take the field. The Cardinals will host the Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Pirates will head out to face them at 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
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