Othello is 8-2 against Ephrata since March of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Othello Huskies will head out on the road to face off against the Ephrata Tigers at 3:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Othello is headed into the match fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Everything went their way against Grandview on Friday as Othello made off with a 19-2 win. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Othello with their most commanding win of the season.
Miccaela Valdez was incredible, going 4-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and two RBI. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Naraiah Guzman, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Ephrata waltzed into their game on Tuesday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They blew past the Jackrabbits 21-2.
Olivia Bicondova made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Bicondova was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Peyton Trautman was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Kota Durfee was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
The victory made it two in a row for Othello and bumps their season record up to 12-3. As for Ephrata, their win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-3.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Othello has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .544. However, it's not like Ephrata struggles in that department as they've averaged .529. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Othello's way against Ephrata in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 as Othello made off with a 17-6 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Othello since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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