Priest River extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 4-11 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 19-0 to the Grangeville Bulldogs, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, with their most recent loss being a 19-0 defeat on Saturday.
As for Grangeville, they pushed their record up to 12-6 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by 11 runs or more this season.
For Grangeville's part, Trayven Sickels was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Sickels has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, JT Jackson was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Grangeville's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 5-6 when he doesn't). Thayn Williams was another key player, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
Coincidentally, Priest River and Grangeville will both be playing Orofino the next time they take the field. The Bulldogs will host the Maniacs at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Spartans will host them at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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