Prairie is 6-1 against Heritage since May of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Falcons will square off against the Timberwolves at 4:30 p.m. Prairie is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Prairie's offense. They fell just short of Mark Morris by a score of 1-0 on Tuesday. The Falcons' loss signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.
Mackenzie Moore
| 05/06/25 @ Mark Morris | 14 |
| 05/01/25 vs Kelso | 6 |
| 04/30/25 vs Mountain View | 13 |
| 04/24/25 vs Yelm | 9 |
| 04/22/25 vs Heritage | 10 |
| + 3 more games |
Mackenzie Moore spent all 7.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
Columbia River hit Heritage with a nine-run second inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Timberwolves lost 15-8 to the Rapids.
Kylie Thomas and Jaila Ellis stepped up to the plate in a big way. Thomas went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Ellis went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. Skyler Jones was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs and three doubles.
Heritage has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season. As for Prairie, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Prairie has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Heritage struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Prairie beat Heritage 5-1 when the teams last played back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Falcons since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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