Mt. Rainier and Federal Way are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2016, but likely not for long. The Rams will welcome the Eagles at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Mt. Rainier's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Federal Way's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Mt. Rainier barely beat Kentridge the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Rams never let the Chargers get on the board and left with a 10-0 win on Tuesday. That ten run margin sets a new team best for the Rams this season.
Rylan Keane
| 04/23/25 vs Auburn Riverside | 6 |
| 04/02/25 @ Kentwood | 6 |
| 04/29/25 vs Kennedy Catholic | 4 |
| 04/09/25 vs Tahoma | 4 |
| 03/14/25 @ Bonney Lake | 4 |
| + 4 more games |
Rylan Keane made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over six innings pitched. He has become a key player for Mt. Rainier: the team is undefeated when he allows at most two hits, but 7-8 otherwise. Keane was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Johnny Hall, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Nolan Enghusen was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Federal Way was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of Enumclaw. That's two games in a row now that the Eagles have lost by exactly three runs.
Thoma Holden was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Orlando Young, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and one run.
The victory made it two in a row for Mt. Rainier and bumps their season record up to 10-8. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games. As for Federal Way, their loss dropped their record down to 9-9.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Mt. Rainier has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Federal Way struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.4 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Mt. Rainier took their victory against Federal Way in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 10-0 score. Will the Rams repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
