Softball Preview: Rogers Rams vs. South Kitsap Wolves
Rogers and South Kitsap are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2017, but likely not for long. The Rogers Rams are on the road again on Friday to play the South Kitsap Wolves at 4:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Rogers was handed a two-point defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Bethel on Monday. Rogers put the hurt on Bethel with a sharp 20-1 victory. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Rogers has managed all season.
Raygun Klippert made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Klippert was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Klippert is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Ryan Breer was incredible, going 2-for-5 with a home run, seven RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Mackenzie Simon, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, South Kitsap has not done well against Puyallup recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. South Kitsap was the clear victor by a 16-2 margin over Puyallup. Considering South Kitsap has won three matchups by more than 13 runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Like Rogers, South Kitsap also got a great game from a two-way player: Kamdyn Hagerty. She struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Hagerty was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madi Aaenson, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. Reagan Dale was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with three RBI.
Rogers' record is now 3-1. As for South Kitsap, their record is now 3-1.
Rogers suffered a grim 13-2 defeat to South Kitsap when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Can Rogers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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