Jefferson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 16-1 to the Gig Harbor Tides. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Jefferson of the 15-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Gig Harbor's part, Emma Vadervort was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Vadervort was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gracie Carey, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Danielle Biehl, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Jefferson's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Gig Harbor, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-8.
Jefferson will square off against Kelso at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Gig Harbor, they will head out on the road to face off against Bonney Lake at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Gig Harbor's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last five matches.
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