The Dalles came tearing into Monday's contest with 16 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.1 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Molalla Indians a 14-0 shutout. The Dalles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 16 matches by six runs or more this season.
Siyra Faulkner made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. Faulkner was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Jeilane Stewart was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Kaleyah Crichton-Tunai was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
The Dalles' win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-1. As for Molalla, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-16.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. The Dalles will take on Crook County at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Crook County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Molalla, they will be playing at home against Gladstone at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Molalla is facing Gladstone at the right time seeing as Gladstone is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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