Grandview extended their losing streak to eight on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 4-10-2 in the process. They came up short against the Ellensburg Bulldogs, falling 20-9. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-7 on Tuesday.
Aileen Ledesma was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Brenna Snyder, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one triple.
As for Ellensburg, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-5-1 record this season. Considering they have won ten games by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Ellensburg's side, they let Emerson Morrill and Jordan Dykes run wild. Morrill went 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI, while Dykes went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, three RBI, and one double. Those three hits gave Dykes a new career-high. Brooklyn Morgen was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Coming up, Grandview will challenge Toppenish at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ellensburg, they will head out to take on East Valley at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Red Devils have averaged an impressive 11.1 runs per game this season.
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