While Eastlake's win against Bothell wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Wolves won by a run and slipped past the Cougars 12-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wolves have posted against the Cougars since March 24, 2022.
Addi Baumgartner
| 04/15/25 vs Bothell | 7 |
| 04/11/25 vs Lake Washington | 7 |
| 04/09/25 @ Juanita | 5 |
| 04/04/25 vs Issaquah | 7 |
| 04/02/25 @ Eastside Catholic | 6 |
Addi Baumgartner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and seven unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Heather Lloyd, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and five RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia Atkins, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Lloyd wasn't the only one making solid contact: Eastlake kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in nine consecutive matches.
Eastlake now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Bothell, they dropped their record down to 7-8 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Eastlake and Bothell could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Washington Rankings. The Wolves (ranked 60th) will meet Redmond (ranked sixth) at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Bothell will challenge Skyline at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday with a big rank disadvantage (70 vs. 5).
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