Glenns Ferry is 1-8 against Wendell since March of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Glenns Ferry Pilots will look to defend their home field against the Wendell Trojans at 4:30 p.m. One thing working in Glenns Ferry's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four games.
Glenns Ferry is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against Wilder (and have done all season long). Glenns Ferry never let Wilder onto the board and left with a 23-0 win on Monday.
Taylor Martinez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. Martinez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 14 consecutive pitching appearances. Martinez was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Glenns Ferry got a massive performance out of Kambelle King, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. King is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last six games she's played. Klaira King was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Wendell, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Melba 5-3.
Like Glenns Ferry, Wendell also got a great game from a two-way player: Breanna Comstock. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Comstock was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Comstock wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ainsley Clark, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Glenns Ferry has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. As for Wendell, the win got them back to even at 11-11.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Glenns Ferry has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 10 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Wendell struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.4. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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