Canby gave up the first runs on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They had just enough and edged the La Salle Falcons out 6-5. This was payback for Canby, who suffered a 5-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Allison Hayzlett made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Hayzlett has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hayzlett was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abigail Troutman, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Canby's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-9. As for La Salle, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Canby will be playing at home against Hood River Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for La Salle, they will head out on the road to challenge Milwaukie/Milwaukie Academy of the Arts at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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