Softball Recap: Puyallup Snags Seventh Win in Last Eight Games

Puyallup had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 20-run drubbing they dealt Spanaway Lake on Thursday. The Vikings' pitchers stepped up to hand the Sentinels a 20-0 shutout. Considering the Vikings have won four contests by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Kiera Thomas was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and two RBI.

Mack Hardesty

Runs (Career)

04/17/25 vs Spanaway Lake	4
04/09/25 @ Yelm	3
04/02/25 vs Bethel	2
03/20/25 @ Curtis	2
03/12/25 @ Lake Washington	2

In other batting news, Puyallup let Kayla Ringenbach and Mack Hardesty run wild. Ringenbach got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base, while Hardesty went 2-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave Hardesty a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sym Buras, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.

Puyallup was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .306 or higher in three consecutive games.

Puyallup has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Spanaway Lake, they dropped their record down to 0-9 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Puyallup will welcome Emerald Ridge at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Jaguars' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Vikings' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Spanaway Lake, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Olympic at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Trojans will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Sentinels surely won't give up without a fight.