The Walla Walla Blue Devils are taking a road trip to take on the Chiawana Riverhawks at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Walla Walla has given up an average of 11.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Walla Walla is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They lost 14-4 to Richland.
Brooklyn White ?27 made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Chiawana gave up the first runs on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They had just enough and edged out Kamiakin 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Riverhawks have posted since April 26, 2024.
Smantha Melendez and Jessica Melendez did most of the damage at the plate: Smantha got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base, while Jessica scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. That stolen base marked the first that Smantha snagged this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Chase Wirt, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Chiawana's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Walla Walla, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Walla Walla hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. However, it's not like Chiawana struggles in that department as they've averaged .400. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Walla Walla might still be hurting after the 20-6 defeat they got from Chiawana in their previous meeting on Tuesday. Can Walla Walla avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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