Softball Recap: Timberline Blazers vs. River Ridge Hawks
Timberline had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.2 runs), and they went ahead and made it seven on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over the River Ridge Hawks. Despite the victory, that was the fewest runs Timberline has scored all season.
Jasmyn Polanco spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Brookelyn Reed was incredible, going 1-for-1 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayleese Dorfner, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On River Ridge's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lana Trinidad, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Timberline's win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1. As for River Ridge, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-5.
Timberline will be playing at home against North Kitsap at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Timberline is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. As for River Ridge, they will head out on the road to challenge Gig Harbor at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Gig Harbor is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
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