05/16/25 vs Lowell | 10-13 |
05/13/25 vs Lowell | 12-2 |
05/12/25 @ Elkton | 18-3 |
05/09/25 @ Yoncalla | 16-6 |
05/07/25 vs Powers | 2-18 |
Umpqua Valley Christian dropped their record down to 12-10 on Friday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They fell 13-10 to the Lowell Devils. The Monarchs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Devils earlier this season, when they won 12-2.
As for Lowell, their victory bumped their record up to 8-10. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their two-run performance the game before.
For Lowell's part, Marley Plahn made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and eight unearned) runs off seven hits. Plahn has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Cheyanne McNamee and Gracie Aldinger did most of the damage at the plate: McNamee got on base in four of her five plate appearances with five stolen bases, four runs, and one double, while Aldinger went 3-for-4 with seven stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That's the most hits Aldinger has posted since back in April of 2024. Jade Clark was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Umpqua Valley Christian will square off against Salem Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Lowell does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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