Colton is 0-3 against Vernonia since March of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Colton Vikings will be playing at home against the Vernonia Loggers at 2:30 p.m. Colton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Colton made easy work of Eddyville and carried off an 18-3 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Colton.
Colton let Katelynn Kimsey and Amelia Joost loose on the outfield. Kimsey fired off three triples, six RBI, and two stolen bases while going 4-for-4, while Joost got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and a triple. Lylah Morgan was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Vernonia had to start their season on the road last Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They suffered a rough 17-7 loss at the hands of Perrydale. The defeat means Vernonia is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Colton's victory bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Vernonia, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
Colton suffered a grim 22-5 defeat to Vernonia in their previous meeting back in March of 2022. Can Colton avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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