Softball Preview: Central Kitsap Cougars vs. North Thurston Rams
The Central Kitsap Cougars will be playing in front of their home fans against the North Thurston Rams at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Having struggled with eight losses in a row, Central Kitsap finally turned things around against Capital on Monday. Central Kitsap blew past Capital 8-2.
Coral Howell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ava Day, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Kylee Peterson was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, North Thurston scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 17-5 margin over Capital. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Central Kitsap's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-10. As for North Thurston, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Central Kitsap couldn't quite finish off North Thurston in their previous matchup back in March and fell 4-2. Will Central Kitsap have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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