Logan lost against Malad back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Logan Grizzlies fell 10-6 to the Malad Dragons. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Logan in their matchups with Malad: they've now lost three in a row.
Kiki Laing put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over 5.1 innings pitched. Laing was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Taryn Craner made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Logan hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Malad struck out six times.
Like Logan, Malad also got a great game from a two-way player: Riglee Peterson. She didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Peterson was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bostyn Combs, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Shulz, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Logan's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Malad, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Logan will take on Bear River at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Logan is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season. As for Malad, they will be playing at home against Bear Lake at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Malad will be looking to keep their 11-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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