Arlington was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 1-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mount Vernon Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 2-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2016.
Kinsey Marchand spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
Arlington's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Mount Vernon, they pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Arlington and Mount Vernon will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Eagles see the field they'll take on Lake Stevens at 4:30 p.m. on the 14th. As for Mount Vernon, their break will end when they face Lakewood at 4:00 p.m. on the 15th.
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