It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Lake Washington ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They skirted past the Monroe Bearcats 3-2. The win continues a trend for the Kangaroos in their matchups with the Bearcats: they've now won four in a row.
Asher Crossley looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.

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On the hitting side, Boden Reeve was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Aidan Mehlberg, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Lake Washington's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Monroe, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lake Washington will welcome Mount Si at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Mount Si will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Lake Washington surely won't give up without a fight. As for Monroe, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Marysville Getchell at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Monroe is facing Marysville Getchell at the right time seeing as Marysville Getchell is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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