Pullman fell victim to Shadle Park and their airtight pitching crew in Saturday's second game. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 10-0 walloping at the hands of the Shadle Park Highlanders. The game marked that first time this season in which Pullman was not able to get on the board.
For Shadle Park's part, Crimson Rice made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Rice has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Rice was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Madi Keon was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Laniya Mawdsley-Cabrera was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Pullman has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season. As for Shadle Park, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pullman will take on West Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. West Valley is coming into the match with three straight victories on the road, so Pullman will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Shadle Park, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Clarkston at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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