Ferndale won the last time they faced Squalicum, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Ferndale Golden Eagles had just enough and edged the Squalicum Storm out 7-6.
Fenton Vasak made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Vasak was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with three RBI and two doubles.
In other pitching news, Bryce Manibusan looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Vasak wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Talan Bungard, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Matthew Hippner, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Ferndale has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-8 record this season. As for Squalicum, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-15.
Ferndale will head out on the road to square off against Lakewood at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Ferndale is facing Lakewood at the right time seeing as Lakewood is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Squalicum, they will be playing at home against Nooksack Valley at 6:45 p.m. on Friday.
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