Preview: Bothell Cougars vs. Inglemoor Vikings
The Bothell Cougars will head out on the road to take on the Inglemoor Vikings at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Bothell is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Bothell faced Newport - Bellevue in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Bothell suffered a rough 11-5 loss at the hands of Newport - Bellevue. Bothell has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Bothell got a good showing from Brady Hallen, who tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Hallen has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Blake Skinner made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Bothell was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Inglemoor came into Friday's match having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They never let Mount Si onto the board and left with a 1-0 win on Friday.
Levi Stark spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on two hits.
On the hitting side, Carter Saladin was excellent, going 1-for-1 with a triple and an RBI.
Bothell's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Inglemoor, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3-1.
Bothell skirted past Inglemoor 3-2 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Bothell repeat their success, or does Inglemoor have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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