Chewelah extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping their season record down to 4-14 in the process. They came up short against the Newport Grizzlies, falling 16-5. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Grizzlies this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-2 on Tuesday.
As for Newport, the victory was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record up to 13-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matches by nine runs or more this season.
For Newport's part, Lili Hall was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Hall has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Bella Boyd and Grace Parry did most of the damage at the plate: Boyd went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Parry went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Boyd has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last eight times she's played. Genica Kreider was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs.
While Chewelah had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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