Issaquah took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Newport - Bellevue, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Eagles narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Knights 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since May 3, 2025.
Lucien Alabic looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
Nathan McBride
| 04/08/26 @ Newport - Bellevue | 2 |
| 04/06/26 @ Eastlake | 2 |
| 03/16/26 @ Garfield | 2 |
| 04/04/26 @ West Seattle | 1 |
| 04/02/26 @ North Creek | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Nathan McBride, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Issaquah's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 2-7 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Chris Brown, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Issaquah's win bumped their record up to 4-8. As for Newport - Bellevue, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Issaquah will have a chance to go back-to-back against Newport - Bellevue: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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