For the second straight game, Tillamook will face off against Scappoose. The Cheesemakers will head out to take on the Indians at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Tillamook is coming into the game on a six-game losing streak.
On Thursday, Tillamook came up short against Scappoose and fell 6-2.
For Scappoose's part, Saige Casey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. Casey has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ava Vetsch, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Kayla Brainerd also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Scappoose kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tillamook only managed two hits.
Scappoose's victory bumped their record up to 16-3. As for Tillamook, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-16.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Friday. Tillamook hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.4 home runs per game. However, it's not like Scappoose struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 1.1 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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