Softball Recap: Lake Stevens Vikings vs. Jackson Timberwolves
On Tuesday, Lake Stevens faced Jackson in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Lake Stevens Vikings fell just short of the Jackson Timberwolves by a score of 4-3. Lake Stevens has struggled against Jackson recently, as their game on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Mara Sivley was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched 6.1 innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, Haylee Kim was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Jackson's side, Yanina Sherwood (2024-UNLV) spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. Sherwood (2024-UNLV) has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 15 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Emery Tuilio (2024-Shoreline) was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Rachel Sysum (2024-Fresno State), who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Lake Stevens' defeat ended a nine-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-3. As for Jackson, they pushed their record up to 18-1 with that win, which was their 22nd straight at home dating back to last season.
Lake Stevens will take on Glacier Peak at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Lake Stevens is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Jackson, they will head out on the road to take on Sedro-Woolley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Sedro-Woolley will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something Jackson surely won't give up without a fight.
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