The Stanwood Spartans will venture away from home to challenge the Everett Seagulls at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Stanwood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Stanwood came out on top against Interlake on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run first inning. The Spartans' pitcher stepped up to hand the Saints a 7-0 shutout. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Spartans as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Ryan Hansen looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Stanwood secured the win behind a pair of hitters. One of them was Brody Seigel, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI. Grady Lamb was another, earning one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
Stanwood hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Interlake struck out nine times.
Meanwhile, Everett lost 8-2 to Glacier Peak on Friday. The Seagulls haven't had much luck with the Grizzlies recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
Everett's defeat dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Stanwood, their victory bumped their record up to 8-3.
Stanwood came out on top in a nail-biter against Everett in their previous matchup back in April of 2025, sneaking past 3-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Spartans since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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