Softball Recap: Snake River Snaps Ten-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

Panthers

Previous 5 Games

04/21/25 @ American Falls	11-6
04/19/25 @ Teton	0-15
04/18/25 vs Preston	11-30
04/16/25 vs American Falls	13-11
04/15/25 @ South Fremont	10-16

Snake River had lost ten games on the road dating back to last season, but after bumping their record up to 3-16 on Monday that streak is in the rearview. They walked away with an 11-6 win over the American Falls Beavers. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 13-11 last Wednesday.

Neiley Mangum made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Mangum was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Allie Andersen, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Taylor, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

As for American Falls, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-14. That's two games in a row now that they have lost by exactly five runs.

On American Falls' side, Jersey Sprague was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Halle Smith also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Snake River will venture away from home to square off against Sugar-Salem at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for American Falls, they will head out to face off against Bear Lake at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Beavers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bears have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season.