Juanita posted their closest win since May 25, 2024 on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Newport - Bellevue Knights 4-2. For the Ravens, this counts as revenge for the 18-17 win the Knights walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2023.
The team relied heavily on Erah Berg, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Ashby Kee also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Juanita hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in three consecutive games.
Juanita now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Newport - Bellevue, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5-1 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Juanita will host Eastlake at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Newport - Bellevue, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Inglemoor at 4:30 p.m. The last three games the Vikings have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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