Nelson dropped their record down to 13-11 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Gresham Gophers, falling 17-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Nelson has suffered since April 16th.
Abigail Huspek was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Enza Hall also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for Gresham, they are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 15 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games.
On Gresham's side, Ayden Gardenhire was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Gardenhire has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, La Terra Foster-Frison was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with one home run and two runs. Kaveri-Kepanie Tuala was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
Looking ahead, Nelson will face off against Barlow at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bruins will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Nelson surely won't give up without a fight. As for Gresham, they are taking a road trip to challenge Sandy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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