Softball Recap: Glenns Ferry Pilots vs. Wilder Wildcats
Glenns Ferry put the finishing touches on their 13th blowout victory of the season on Monday. They never let the Wilder Wildcats onto the board and left with a 23-0 victory. The win was familiar territory for Glenns Ferry who now have four in a row.
Taylor Martinez was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping 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 stellar in the batter's box, 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 has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times 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.
Glenns Ferry is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. As for Wilder, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-11.
Glenns Ferry will be playing in front of their home fans against Wendell at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Wendell is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. As for Wilder, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Greenleaf Friends Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Greenleaf Friends Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 13.3 runs per game this season.
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