The Federal Way Eagles will venture away from home to take on the Kentlake Falcons at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Federal Way is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Federal Way came out on top against Beamer on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive 12-run first inning. The Eagles blew past the Titans 18-6. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Titans: they've now won eight in a row.
Eva Adriano made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off only one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season.
Samantha Jolley
| 04/21/25 @ Beamer | 5 |
| 04/17/25 @ Kent-Meridian | 3 |
| 03/24/25 vs Beamer | 2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Jefferson | 1 |
| 04/01/25 vs White River | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Samantha Jolley, who went 4-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Sosephina Sailiai was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
Federal Way kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matches they've averaged 12.8.
Meanwhile, Kentlake can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They came out on top against Jefferson by a score of 12-8. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Falcons' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Josie Pedeferri was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Hi'Ilei Gomes, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Federal Way pushed their record up to 4-7 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 19.0 runs over those games. As for Kentlake, their record now sits at 5-3.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Federal Way has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .460. However, it's not like Kentlake struggles in that department as they've averaged .509. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Federal Way might still be hurting after the 19-7 loss they got from Kentlake in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
