Bonners Ferry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 9-5 to the Timberlake Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bonners Ferry of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Ava Frederickson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyra Sumpter, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI.
On Timberlake's side, Casey Whaley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. Whaley has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Whaley was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a home run and four RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Logan Walsh, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last three games she's played. Jesi Kitchin was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Bonners Ferry's loss dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Timberlake, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 11-7 record this season.
Bonners Ferry will be playing in front of their home fans against Timberlake at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Timberlake, they will head out on the road to face off against Freeman at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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