05/02/25 vs Hudson's Bay | 30 |
04/16/25 @ Hudson's Bay | 29 |
04/14/25 @ R.A. Long | 15 |
04/23/25 vs Hockinson | 12 |
04/18/25 @ Washougal | 12 |
The matchup between Columbia River and Heritage on Thursday hardly resembled the 4-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Rapids were the clear victors by a 15-8 margin over the Timberwolves. The Rapids might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by seven runs or more this season.
Haylee Delano made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over six innings while giving up five earned runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Delano was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three RBI and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Ava Pratoussy was incredible, going 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Sydney Wilder was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one run.
Columbia River kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Columbia River has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Heritage, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
Columbia River does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Heritage, they will face off against Prairie at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Timberwolves' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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