SEASON OPENER: Softball triple header against Maniacs
Badger softball team at the season opener against Orofino.
(Courtesy Photo)
OROFINO — 3A Bonners Ferry softball opens the season against the Orofino Maniacs of the 2A Central Idaho League in a triple header, going 0-3.
Due to weather and field conditions, the Badgers have yet to practice on their field, which is typical to start the season.
Game 1: Orofino 22, BF 4
In game one the Badgers came out to score four runs in the first inning and earned five hits, unfortunately, that was all they earned that game. The Maniacs attacked the bases and scored seven and six runs in the first innings Orofnio won 22-4.
BF: 4000 0—4 5 3
Hits 5
Orofino: 763 6—-22 12 1
Hits 12.
Game 2: Orofino 14, BF 4
In game two the Badgers stuck with Orofino nearly matching run for run until the third inning, when Maniacs jumped to a 9-4 lead. The Badgers managed eight hits, with Orofino earning four.
BF: 220 00—4 8 3
Orofino: 324 32—14 4 3
Game 3: Orofino 19, BF 0
On Saturday, March 9, the Badgers faced the Maniacs again. Orofino had everything going right for them, scoring a dozen runs in the third inning and winning 19-0.
BF: 000 00—0 1 7
Orofino: 24(12) 1—19 7 1