Softball Game Recap: Vashon Island Comes Up Short

By Team Reports May 7, 2024, 2:02pm

Softball Recap: Vashon Island Pirates vs. Klahowya Eagles

Vashon Island is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 18-6 to the Klahowya Eagles on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Vashon Island of the 19-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.

For Klahowya's part, Bailey O'Brien made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. O'Brien has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. O'Brien was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.

In other batting news, Shyanne Kilmer was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Bailey Watland was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.

Vashon Island's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Klahowya, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Vashon Island by a score of 9-6 later that day.

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