Ballard had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Seattle Prep on Thursday. Ballard was the clear victor by a 16-6 margin over Seattle Prep. The Beavers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by ten runs or more this season.
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Ballard let Colette Howren and Katie Davis run wild. Howren went 2-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and one RBI, while Davis scored two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Those two triples gave Howren a new career-high. Elsa Sand was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Ballard hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in four consecutive games.
Ballard's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-1. As for Seattle Prep, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Coming up, Ballard is taking a road trip to face off against Skyline at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Seattle Prep, they will square off against Nathan Hale at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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