Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Silverton). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Corvallis Spartans a 21-0 shutout on Monday. With that victory, the Foxes brought their scoring average up to 7.5 runs per game.
Mckenzee Petersen
| 04/14/25 @ Corvallis | 4 |
| 04/19/24 vs Crescent Valley | 3 |
| 04/03/25 vs North Eugene | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Sprague | 2 |
| 05/08/24 vs Corvallis | 2 |
Mckenzee Petersen was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and two doubles. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hannah Houts, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and five RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Paisley Rains was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles.
Silverton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.6 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 games they've averaged 10.4.
The win made it two in a row for Silverton and bumps their season record up to 6-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.0 runs over those games. As for Corvallis, they dropped their record down to 2-9 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Silverton is set to square off against their familiar foe West Albany at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Corvallis will face off against rival Dallas at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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