Softball Recap: Eastern Musketeers vs. West Washington Senators
Eastern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 4-1 to the West Washington Senators, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Eastern of the 9-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For West Washington's part, Elliot Nance spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up seven Ks. Nance has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Meredith Deaton, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three RBI.
Eastern's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for West Washington, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 13-0.
Eastern will head out on the road to square off against North Harrison at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for West Washington, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mitchell at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. West Washington will be looking to keep their 12-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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