Homedale is 9-1 against Weiser since May of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Homedale Trojans will take on the Weiser Wolverines at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Homedale comes in on six and Weiser on four.
Last Wednesday, Homedale was able to grind out a solid win over McCall-Donnelly, taking the game 9-4.
Olivia Asumendi and Dani Sitts were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Asumendi struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Sitts pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Asumendi scored a run while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances, while Sitts scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Zayne Hall, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Weiser gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Fruitland as Weiser made off with a 13-7 win.
Like Homedale, Weiser also got a great game from a two-way player: Danica Lockett. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Lockett was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Ellie Shirts was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Trista Buescher, who went 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
Homedale's victory was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-4. As for Weiser, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Homedale has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Weiser struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.1. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Homedale was able to grind out a solid win over Weiser when the teams last played on April 3rd, winning 17-13. Will Homedale repeat their success, or does Weiser have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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