Nooksack Valley couldn't quite beat Oak Harbor on Monday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the nine-run loss they were dealt last Friday. The Nooksack Valley Pioneers fell just short of the Oak Harbor Wildcats by a score of 11-9. Nooksack Valley was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Oak Harbor apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Alayna Dykstra was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Makenzie Likkel, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
On Oak Harbor's side, Reese Wasinger spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and six unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up 12 Ks. Wasinger has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Haylee Burleigh, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia Regan, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Nooksack Valley has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season. As for Oak Harbor, the win got them back to even at 9-9.
Nooksack Valley will be playing in front of their home fans against Lakewood at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lakewood is coming into the matchup with three straight losses on the road, meaning Nooksack Valley will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Oak Harbor, they will square off against Sedro-Woolley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sedro-Woolley will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something Oak Harbor surely won't give up without a fight.
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