West had lost 14 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-7 to make it 15. They lost 18-0 to the Northwest Grizzlies. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Pioneers were not able to get on the board.
As for Northwest, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 12-9. The result was nothing new for the Grizzlies, who have now won ten games by eight runs or more so far this season.
For Northwest's part, Lilly Hoffman made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Hoffman has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kam Stubbs was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in April. Mia Touchatt was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Northwest beat West by a score of 15-0 later that day.
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