Softball Recap: Issaquah finds home field redemption against Woodinville

By Team Reports Apr 3, 2024, 8:23pm

Softball Recap: Issaquah Eagles vs. Woodinville Falcons

There's no place like home for Issaquah, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over the Woodinville Falcons on Wednesday. That's more bragging rights for Issaquah, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Shae Erickson spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. She also set a new season high mark in walks with no.

At the plate, Riley Baumann was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Giorgia Graham was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.

On Woodinville's side, Andie McCain was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (she also didn't allow any walks). McCain has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Lucy Ford was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kristina Hyde, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Issaquah's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Woodinville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season.

Issaquah will square off against Inglemoor at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Inglemoor is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Woodinville, they will be playing at home against Bothell/Inglemoor at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.

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