Mary Walker hasn't had much luck against Almira-Coulee-Hartline recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Chargers will be playing at home against the Warriors at 12:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Tuesday, Mary Walker made easy work of Wellpinit and carried off a 19-3 victory. The Chargers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by six runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Almira-Coulee-Hartline, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They skirted past Lake Roosevelt 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Warriors have posted since May 4, 2024.
Grace Okamoto spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Almira-Coulee-Hartline let Grace Erickson and Emma Brummett run wild. Erickson went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run, while Brummett went 1-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Those two doubles gave Erickson a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Whitaker, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Almira-Coulee-Hartline's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-4. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Mary Walker, their victory bumped their record up to 6-7.
Mary Walker might still be hurting after the 19-1 loss they got from Almira-Coulee-Hartline in their previous meeting last Tuesday. Will the Chargers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
