American Falls was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Snake River Panthers by a score of 8-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to American Falls of the 9-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
For Snake River's part, Neiley Mangum spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on ten hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Daisy Dance was incredible, going 4-for-5 with four RBI, a triple, and a double. Hailee Nash was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
American Falls' defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Snake River, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. American Falls will take on Marsh Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Snake River, they will head out on the road to face off against Teton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Teton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
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