The Cossatot River Eagles will square off against the Mena Bearcats at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Cossatot River not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since April 5, 2024. They were the clear victor by a 13-5 margin over Mount Ida.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Mena, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They put the hurt on Paris with a sharp 14-1 victory on Monday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Bearcats needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
Abi Koppein made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple and one double.
In other batting news, Jayden Cox was a standout: she scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Emmi Hensley, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Mena's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Cossatot River, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Cossatot River might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Mena in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Will Cossatot River 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.
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