North Valley lost against Sutherlin back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The North Valley Knights fell just short of the Sutherlin Bulldogs by a score of 7-6.
For Sutherlin's part, Sophie Crandall spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Josie Vermillion, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Vermillion is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Kendra Parsons was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
North Valley's loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Sutherlin, their victory bumped their record up to 3-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Valley will take on Glide at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Sutherlin, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Creswell at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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