Connell was not able to break out of their rough patch in Saturday's first game as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. Their tough 21-1 defeat to the Naches Valley Rangers might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Connell of the 19-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Naches Valley's part, Emma Snyder was incredible, going 3-for-3 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Addi Vanwagoner, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Connell's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Naches Valley, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Connell by a score of 27-9 later that day.
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