The Ririe Bulldogs will face off against the American Falls Beavers at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
In Friday's Canine Competition, Ririe didn't have enough. They fell 6-2 to Marsing on Friday. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Millie Zohner made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Haylee Smith, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, American Falls had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against Salmon on Friday as they made off with a 9-2 win.
Jersey Sprague was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cassie Osborne, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double.
American Falls always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .581. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive contests.
Ririe's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for American Falls, their victory bumped their record up to 5-11.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Ririe hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .376. However, it's not like American Falls struggles in that department as they've averaged .376. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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