Squalicum extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 27 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-11 in the process. They came up short against the Nooksack Valley Pioneers, falling 22-3. Surprisingly, this marked the Storm's fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
As for Nooksack Valley, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-3. The result was nothing new for the Pioneers, who have now won six matches by six runs or more so far this season.
For Nooksack Valley's part, Payton Bartl made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Bartl was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other pitching news, Alayna Vanieperen looked comfortable as she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Shelby Mason was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. Those five runs gave her a new career-high. Gracie Rutgers was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with three RBI and two runs.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Squalicum will head out to take on Mt. Baker at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Mountaineers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.47 runs per game on average), something the Storm will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Nooksack Valley, they will head out on the road to challenge Ferndale at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Golden Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.71 runs per game on average), something the Pioneers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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