Olympia lost a heartbreaker to Puyallup when they met back in May of 2024, and they left with a heavy heart again on Thursday. The Bears came up short against the Vikings, falling 11-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bears have suffered against the Vikings since May 9, 2023.
Olympia saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sam Graham, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Olympia has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. As for Puyallup, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Olympia will square off against Spanaway Lake at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Sentinels have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.25 runs per game on average), something the Bears will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Puyallup, they will venture away from home to face off against Sumner at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 9.7 runs per game this season.
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