Graham-Kapowsin is 2-8 against Puyallup since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Graham-Kapowsin Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Puyallup Vikings at 4:00 p.m. Graham-Kapowsin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13.2 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Graham-Kapowsin gave their fans yet another huge victory on Saturday. They never let South Kitsap onto the board and left with a 10-0 win. Graham-Kapowsin's victory was all the more impressive since South Kitsap was averaging only 3.6 runs allowed on the season.
Jessika Jennings made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Jennings was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Izzy Vargas was excellent, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Payton Walling, who scored a run and stole a base.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Puyallup's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. Their rough 14-8 defeat to Sumner might stick with them for a while.
Kayla Ringenbach was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI. Kyra Smith was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two runs.
Even though they lost, Puyallup lost a few balls and finished the game with four home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
The win made it two in a row for Graham-Kapowsin and bumps their season record up to 7-5. As for Puyallup, their loss dropped their record down to 9-4.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Graham-Kapowsin has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .483. However, it's not like Puyallup struggles in that department as they've averaged .455. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Graham-Kapowsin's way against Puyallup when the teams last played back in March as Graham-Kapowsin made off with a 20-2 victory. Will Graham-Kapowsin repeat their success, or does Puyallup have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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