While Glenns Ferry's victory against Soda Springs wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Pilots sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over the Cardinals on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Pilots have posted since May 2, 2024.
04/02/25 @ Greenleaf Friends Academy | 3 |
04/11/25 vs Malad | 5 |
04/07/25 @ Rimrock | 6 |
04/11/25 vs West Side | 7 |
03/19/25 vs West Jefferson | 8 |
Taylor Martinez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up 18 Ks. Those 18 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sahira Arevalo, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalie Hernandez, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Glenns Ferry's win bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Soda Springs, they dropped their record down to 4-6 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Looking ahead, Glenns Ferry will be playing at home against Wilder at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.17 runs per game on average), something the Pilots will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Soda Springs, they will head out on the road to challenge Ririe at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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