Silver Stage had lost seven straight at home dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 0-13 to make it eight. They came up short against the Sierra Lutheran Falcons, falling 18-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Falcons this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-0 on Tuesday.
Grace Cardinal and Amy Welch did some serious damage despite the final result: Cardinal went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI, while Welch went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double was Cardinal's first of the season.
As for Sierra Lutheran, their record now sits at 10-4. Considering they have won ten contests by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
On Sierra Lutheran's side, Natalee Parrish was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). Parrish has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Alissa Waller was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. She is also on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Player #142, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Sierra Lutheran beat Silver Stage by a score of 20-11 later that day.
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