While Molalla's win against Madras wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Indians narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the White Buffaloes 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Indians have posted since March 24th.
Brenna Jackson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
Kalea Lopes
| 04/24/25 vs Madras | 4 |
| 04/23/25 @ Madras | 3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Estacada | 2 |
| 03/24/25 vs Liberty | 2 |
| 04/21/25 @ Crook County | 1 |
In other batting news, Kalea Lopes was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Shultz, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Molalla kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 5-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory got Molalla back to even at 7-7. As for Madras, they dropped their record down to 2-11 with the defeat, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season.
When Molalla and Madras next hit the field, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. The Indians will square off against Gladstone and their five-game winning streak at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Madras will try to stop Crook County's three-game winning streak when they meet on Monday.
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