The Borah Lions will face off against the Fruitland Grizzlies at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Borah has given up an average of 19 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Borah is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Saturday. They lost 22-11 to Kuna. Even though they lost, the Lions' still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 7 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
Kayla Campbell was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Genevieve Rainville, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Campbell wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Borah lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now launched at least two home runs every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Fruitland unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Wednesday. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of New Plymouth.
Faith Newman made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Zoe Patrick was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Fruitland's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Borah, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Fruitland's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Borah has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. It's a different story for Fruitland, though, as they've been averaging 10.6 hits. Given Borah's sizable advantage in that area, Fruitland will need to find a way to close that gap. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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