Orofino was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 13-9 to the Grangeville Bulldogs. Orofino was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Grangeville apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Monday.
Livia Johnson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Mylie Zenner, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
On Grangeville's side, Caryss Barger was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Kinzley Adams was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Orofino's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 9-6. As for Grangeville, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-7.
Orofino will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Clarkston at 6:00 p.m. Clarkston's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Orofino's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Grangeville, they will head out on the road to challenge Priest River at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Priest River has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.18 runs per game on average), something Grangeville will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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