Softball Recap: Puyallup Vikings vs. Curtis Vikings
Puyallup scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Curtis Vikings as the Puyallup Vikings made off with a 21-5 victory. The win was familiar territory for Puyallup who now have five in a row.
Kate Havice was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Havice has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Havice was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kiera Thomas, who fired off two home runs, four runs, and two stolen bases while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Paisley Jamison, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
On Curtis' side, Melanie Spivey was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
Puyallup pushed their record up to 9-3 with that victory, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Curtis, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Puyallup will take on Sumner at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Curtis, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Bellarmine Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Curtis is facing Bellarmine Prep at the right time seeing as Bellarmine Prep is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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