Boise extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 11-9 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 10-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Rocky Mountain Grizzlies. That's two games in a row now that the Brave have lost by exactly two runs.
Kamryn Newbery made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Juliana Blevins, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.
As for Rocky Mountain, they moved to 12-10 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
On Rocky Mountain's side, Megan McCormick spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on nine hits.
On the hitting side, Danica Quinn was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Tayler Klozcko, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Boise will venture away from home to take on Centennial at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Brave's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season. As for Rocky Mountain, they are taking a road trip to challenge Mountain View at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Grizzlies' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mavericks have averaged an impressive 8.7 runs per game this season.
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