Cascade had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 3-10 to make it nine. They lost 16-0 to the Lake Stevens Vikings. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Vikings this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 on Friday.
As for Lake Stevens, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.8 runs over those games.
For Lake Stevens' part, Blake Moser made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Moser has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other pitching news, Emmitt Linehan looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched.
Back at the plate, Cayden DeElena was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Heston, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI and one double.
Cascade wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 12-0 defeat against Kamiak on the 21st. As for Lake Stevens, they have also already played their next game, a 2-0 victory against Jackson on the 23rd.
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