Vashon Island extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 21 on Wednesday, dropping them down to 0-11. They lost 24-1 to the Seattle Christian Warriors. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-4 last Monday.
As for Seattle Christian, they pushed their record up to 11-8 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
For Seattle Christian's part, Avery Sutphin was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Sutphin has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three RBI and two runs. That's the most runs she has posted over her last ten games.
In other batting news, Seattle Christian let Evelyn Koontz and Jessica Knight run wild. Koontz got on base in three of her five plate appearances with one home run, five RBI, and two runs, while Knight got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs and two RBI. Those four runs gave Knight a new career-high. Riley Montesi also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vashon Island will face off against South Whidbey at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Pirates' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 9.4 runs per game this season. As for Seattle Christian, they will square off against Cascade Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Warriors' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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