Fruitland took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Homedale, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Grizzlies sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the Trojans on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Grizzlies have posted since March 31st.
Roxy Mason
| 05/07/25 vs Homedale | 5 |
| 05/06/25 vs Payette | 5 |
| 05/03/25 vs McCall-Donnelly | 6 |
| 04/30/25 vs Cole Valley Christian | 5 |
| 04/28/25 @ Cole Valley Christian | 5 |
| + 6 more games |
Roxy Mason spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Maite Stringer, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Faith Newman was another key player, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
The win made it two in a row for Fruitland and bumps their season record up to 11-15. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 7 runs in those games. As for Homedale, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-17 record this season.
As of now, neither Fruitland nor Homedale have any future games scheduled.
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