Priest River is 0-8 against Orofino since March of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Priest River Spartans will stay at home for another game and welcome the Orofino Maniacs at 12:00 p.m.
Priest River's hitters might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Grangeville on Monday. They fell victim to a tough 19-0 loss at the hands of the Bulldogs.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Orofino gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. Everything went their way against St. Maries as Orofino made off with an 18-2 win. Winning may never get old, but Orofino sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Jaelyn Miller was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Mylie Zenner was another key contributor, scoring four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Priest River's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Orofino, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-7.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Priest River has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .454. However, it's not like Orofino struggles in that department as they've averaged .502. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Priest River might still be hurting after the 26-2 loss they got from Orofino in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Priest River have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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