The North Mason Bulldogs will challenge the Bremerton Knights at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. North Mason is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
In Thursday's Canine Competition, North Mason prevailed. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over Sequim on Thursday. The win continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Wolves: they've now won four in a row.
Aubrey Dunham
| 04/24/25 @ Sequim | 1 |
| 04/19/25 @ Ellensburg | 2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Olympic | 1 |
| 04/14/25 @ Bainbridge | 1 |
| 04/12/25 vs Vashon Island | 0 |
Aubrey Dunham made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. That run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, North Mason got a massive performance out of Sydnnie Imlay, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-5. Those two home runs gave Imlay a new career-high. Jenna Markuson was another key player, going 3-for-5 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs.
North Mason lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Bremerton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They came up short against Kingston, falling 18-2.
Bremerton saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sydney Taylor, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Bremerton's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for North Mason, their victory bumped their record up to 8-5-1.
Bremerton's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: North Mason has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .505. It's a different story for Bremerton, though, as they've only averaged .324. Will they be able to contain North Mason's hitters?
North Mason suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Bremerton in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
