Inglemoor is 9-1 against Issaquah since May of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Inglemoor Vikings will look to defend their home field against the Issaquah Eagles at 6:30 p.m. Inglemoor is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
After a string of three wins, Inglemoor's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell just short of Redmond by a score of 9-8.
Gabi Toney and Jade Cisneroz stepped up to the plate in a big way. Toney went 4-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and a stolen base, while Cisneroz went 3-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexa Saladin, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Issaquah has not done well against Woodinville recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. Issaquah narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Woodinville 4-3.
Shae Erickson spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. She also set a new season high mark in walks with no.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Riley Baumann, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Giorgia Graham was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Inglemoor now has a losing record at 5-6. As for Issaquah, their win bumped their record up to 6-4.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Inglemoor hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. However, it's not like Issaquah struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Inglemoor skirted past Issaquah 6-5 in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Issaquah's Grace McKillop, who struck out 16 batters over 7.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. Now that she won't be playing on Monday, will it be that much easier for Inglemoor to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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