Post Falls lost a heartbreaker to Coeur d'Alene when they met back in May of 2023, and they left with a heavy heart again on Thursday. The Post Falls Trojans fell just short of the Coeur d'Alene Vikings by a score of 7-5. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Post Falls in their matchups with Coeur d'Alene: they've now lost eight in a row.
Jaya Felix was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Coeur d'Alene's side, Jenna Davenport spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. Davenport has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kyndal Bridge, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Ellie Henderson, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Post Falls' defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Coeur d'Alene, their victory bumped their record up to 6-3.
Post Falls has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Sandpoint at 3:00 p.m. in Friday's first game. Coeur d'Alene will take on Lake City at 3:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. Coeur d'Alene is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
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