Softball Recap: Rainier Beach Vikings vs. Seattle Prep Panthers
Sadly, Rainier Beach is still looking for their first win of the season after four games. They fell victim to a tough 22-0 loss at the hands of the Seattle Prep Panthers on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rainier Beach of the 19-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Seattle Prep's part, Gracie White made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. White has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. White was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Seattle Prep let EJ Ovena and Amelie De LaPorte-Manahan loose on the outfield. Ovena scored two runs while going 1-for-1, while De LaPorte-Manahan scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Katie Nisbet was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
Rainier Beach's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Seattle Prep, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 9-3-1.
Rainier Beach will head out on the road to face off against Eastside Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Eastside Catholic is coming into the match with five straight defeats at home, meaning Rainier Beach will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Seattle Prep will take on Chief Sealth at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Chief Sealth knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Seattle Prep likes a good challenge.
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