Softball Recap: Bear River Wins Going Away Against Marysville

Bruins

Margin (Wins)

04/10/25 vs Mira Loma	17
04/04/25 @ Mira Loma	15
03/25/25 vs Marysville	15
04/24/25 @ Marysville	11
04/03/25 vs Colfax	9

Bear River won the last time they faced Marysville and things went their way on Thursday too. The Bruins were the clear victors by a 15-4 margin over the Indians. Considering the Bruins have won six contests by more than seven runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Ana Marin Hemings was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Hemings was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Taryn Cleek and Ella Northup did most of the damage at the plate: Cleek went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double, while Northup went 4-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Northup continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lily Fiddyment, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs.

Bear River kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 7-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

Bear River's record now sits at 9-6. As for Marysville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season.

Bear River will head out to challenge Oakmont at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Marysville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Wheatland at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Pirates will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight.