Heritage hasn't had much luck against Battle Ground recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Timberwolves will square off against the Tigers at 4:30 p.m. Heritage will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
While Heritage's victory against Mountain View wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Timberwolves sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 win over the Thunder on Friday.
Jaila Ellis was excellent, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025. Skyler Jones was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs.
Battle Ground had taken Kelso down for three straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Friday. The Tigers came up short against the Hilanders, falling 12-2.
Lainey McMullen was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and one double.
Heritage's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Battle Ground, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Heritage hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .406. However, it's not like Battle Ground struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Heritage came out on top in a nail-biter against Battle Ground in their previous meeting on Monday, sneaking past 7-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Timberwolves since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
