Summit hasn't had much luck against Bend recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Storm will host the Lava Bears at 4:30 p.m. Summit has given up an average of 14.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Summit lost 16-3 to Caldera on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Bend was able to grind out a solid victory over Redmond on Wednesday, taking the game 11-8.
Bend got a massive performance out of Shayn Hickey, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Lauerman, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three RBI and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Bend kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in seven consecutive matchups.
Bend's win bumped their record up to 6-11. As for Summit, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-15.
Summit might still be hurting after the 18-9 loss they got from Bend in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will the Storm have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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