After flying high against Corbett last Thursday, Rainier came back down to earth. The Rainier Columbians lost 12-2 to the Banks Braves on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rainier of the 16-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Friday.
For Banks' part, Sydney Phillips made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Phillips was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Banks got a massive performance out of Khloe Long, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jordyn Maller, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Rainier's loss dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Banks, their victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-7.
Rainier will stay at home for another game and welcome Valley Catholic at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Banks, they will head out on the road to face off against Corbett at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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