The Bonney Lake Panthers will head out on the road to challenge the Liberty Patriots at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Bonney Lake knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past 14 matchups -- so hopefully Liberty likes a good challenge.
Bonney Lake is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Wednesday, just like they did against Mount Tahoma (and have done all season long). Bonney Lake put the hurt on Mount Tahoma with a sharp 25-0 win on Monday. Bonney Lake's pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three matches.
Aspyn Evanson made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over 4.2 innings pitched. Evanson has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Evanson was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Bonney Lake let Jess Eaton and Lauryn Lee loose on the outfield. Eaton went 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Lee scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Zhosi Pool was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Liberty fell victim to a tough 16-8 defeat at the hands of Juanita on Monday. Liberty has not had much luck with Juanita recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Like Bonney Lake, Liberty also got a great game from a two-way player: Avery Huh. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off seven hits. Huh was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Abby Gallas made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Bonney Lake's victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-0. As for Liberty, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-8.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bonney Lake has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .576. However, it's not like Liberty struggles in that department as they've averaged .472. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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