Beavers
| 04/21/26 vs Garfield | 7-6 |
| 04/10/26 @ West Seattle | 16-5 |
| 04/09/26 @ Nathan Hale | 12-2 |
| 04/07/26 vs Lincoln | 8-6 |
Ballard came tearing into Tuesday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 7-6 W against the Garfield Bulldogs. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 5-4 back in March.
Grace Shiotani spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Alexa Hunt, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Devon Wiggins, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Ballard's record now sits at 12-4. As for Garfield, their loss dropped their record down to 7-7.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Ballard is set to face off against their familiar foe Bishop Blanchet at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Garfield will take on rival Lincoln at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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