Softball Recap: Lewis & Clark Sets Scoring Season-High Against Shadle Park

Tigers

Team Score (Highest)

04/15/25 @ Shadle Park	18
04/03/25 @ Gonzaga Prep	17
03/18/25 vs Shadle Park	16
04/02/25 @ Cheney	14
03/25/25 @ Central Valley	12

Lewis & Clark lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Shadle Park, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Tuesday's game. The Tigers put the hurt on the Highlanders with a sharp 18-9 win on Tuesday. The Tigers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Kara Goetz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.

In other batting news, Isabella Heister was a standout: she scored two runs while going 3-for-5. Vienna Klein also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.

Lewis & Clark lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Shadle Park didn't launched any home runs.

The victory (which was Lewis & Clark's third in a row) raised their record to 3-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.3 runs over those games. As for Shadle Park, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-7.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Lewis & Clark will challenge rival Mt. Spokane at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for the Tigers: they have been struggling with seven straight losses at home dating back to last season, while the Wildcats have snatched up four consecutive wins on the road. Meanwhile, Shadle Park is set to take on their familiar foe Ridgeline at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.