Issaquah had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Newport - Bellevue Knights out 2-1. This was payback for Issaquah, who suffered a 4-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Ernie Whelan tossed a big game, pitching 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits.
On the hitting side, Issaquah's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Charlie Lydum, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Newport - Bellevue's side, Jack Freytag spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits. Freytag has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jace Rainey was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Issaquah pushed their record up to 8-7 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Newport - Bellevue, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Issaquah will take on Skyline at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Issaquah: 3.1, Skyline: 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Newport - Bellevue, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Creek at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Newport - Bellevue: 2.8, North Creek: 2.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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