Summit is 0-10 against Bend since May of 2023 but things could change on Tuesday. The Storm are taking a road trip to square off against the Lava Bears at 4:30 p.m. Summit has given up an average of 14.1 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Summit lost 15-1 to Caldera on Friday.
Meanwhile, Bend fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Redmond on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 6-5.
McKenna Nye was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Nye was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Cass Sandgren was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-5 with two runs and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Claire Phillips, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Summit's record is now 0-23. As for Bend, their record now sits at 8-15.
Summit suffered a grim 10-3 defeat to Bend in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Can the Storm avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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