Marsh Valley extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 5-13-1. They lost 14-4 to the Preston Indians. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Indians this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-4 on April 8th.
Marsh Valley saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mckelle East, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
As for Preston, they pushed their record up to 19-1 with the win, which was their tenth straight on the road. The result was nothing new for the Indians, who have now won nine matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
On Preston's side, Tylee Archibald made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits (and not a single walk). Archibald has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Preston let Brielle Biggs and Averie Madsen run wild. Biggs went a perfect 5-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles, while Madsen went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Biggs is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Tess Jones, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marsh Valley will head out to face off against American Falls at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Beavers have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Preston, they will venture away from home to square off against Bear Lake at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Indians' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bears have averaged an impressive 12 runs per game this season.
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