After three games on the road, DeSales is heading back home. They will take on the Asotin Panthers at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. DeSales is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Last Wednesday, DeSales came up short against Liberty Christian and fell 7-4.
Kate Dunham put in work no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Dunham has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive pitching appearances. Dunham was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
Dunham wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Roslyn Block, who went 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Caroline Kutsch, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last contest, Asotin made sure to put some runs up on the board against Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna on Saturday. Asotin had just enough and edged Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna out 10-9.
Kierra Nielson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Cady Browne was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 2-for-3. Jayne Crockett was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
DeSales' defeat dropped their record down to 8-3-1. As for Asotin, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. DeSales has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Asotin struggles in that department as they've been averaging 11.8. The only question left is which team can snag more.
DeSales came up short against Asotin in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, falling 8-4. Will DeSales have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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