Kentlake has won three straight games at home, while White River has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Falcons will host the Hornets at 4:30 p.m. One thing working in Kentlake's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last three contests.
On Thursday, Kentlake got the win against Kent-Meridian by a conclusive 16-2. The result was nothing new for the Falcons, who have now won nine matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Leone Suamataia
| 05/08/25 vs Kent-Meridian | 8 |
| 03/18/25 @ Mt. Rainier | 6 |
| 04/04/25 @ Auburn Mountainview | 4 |
| 04/23/25 vs Federal Way | 3 |
| 04/25/25 vs Decatur | 1 |
Soliesa Cruz and Leone Suamataia were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Cruz tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Suamataia struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high. At the plate, Cruz went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one double, while Suamataia got on base in both of her plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, Riley Linnane was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Jasmine Demecilio, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Kentlake always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .788. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
White River couldn't beat Orting on Wednesday even though they stacked four runs on them in the fifth inning. The Hornets fell just short of the Cardinals by a score of 9-7.
Kennedy Selander was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. Abby Akins was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Kentlake's victory bumped their record up to 10-7. As for White River, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-7.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Kentlake hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .464. However, it's not like White River struggles in that department as they've averaged .406. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Kentlake suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to White River when the teams last played back in April. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
