The Pirates jumped out early, scoring 4 runs in the first inning thanks to Val Rodriguez’s 2-run single, Anna Moreno’s sacrifice bunt, and Sam Parsons’ RBI double. Victoria Walker added to the lead in the third with a 2-run homer to center field!

The Pirates sealed the victory with a huge 5-run fifth inning, highlighted by Lucia Walker’s RBI single, Maddy Brown’s 2-run single, Haylo Collingwood’s RBI triple, and Rodriguez adding another RBI with a double.

PAYETTE PIRATES STATS:

• 12 total hits
• 5 stolen bases (Collingwood with 2!)
• Val Rodriguez: 2-for-4, 3 RBIs, team leader in runs batted in
• Victoria Walker: 2 hits including home run, 2 RBIs
• Sam Parsons: 2-for-4, double, 1 RBI
• Maddy Brown: 2-for-4, 2 RBIs
• Haylo Collingwood: 2-for-4, triple, 1 RBI, 2 stolen bases
• Lucia Walker: RBI single

PITCHING:

Anna Moreno: Complete game victory, allowing just 1 earned run over 7 innings!

WEISER STATS:

• 10 total hits
• Jordan Stromberg: 1-for-5, team-leading 2 RBIs
• Natalya Hoobery: Led Weiser with 2 hits
• Madi Janicek: Pitched 6 innings, striking out 7 Pirates batters

The Pirates’ aggressive base running and timely hitting proved too much for Weiser today. Our defense stayed strong behind Moreno’s solid pitching performance.

Next up: Payette face Weiser again on Wednesday, this time on their home field!