Softball Recap: Issaquah Eagles vs. Bothell Cougars
Issaquah has not done well against Bothell recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Issaquah Eagles came out on top against the Bothell Cougars by a score of 6-1. That's two games straight that Issaquah has won by exactly five runs.
Shae Erickson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Erickson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Erickson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gwen Leith, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Campbell Garvey was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
On Bothell's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kolbi Schmer, who went 2-for-4 with an RBI.
Issaquah has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season. As for Bothell, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 15-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Issaquah will face off against Woodinville at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Issaquah is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Bothell, they will head out on the road to take on North Creek at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. North Creek will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Bothell surely won't give up without a fight.
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