Eastlake's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Woodinville Falcons by a score of 11-6. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Eastlake considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
Heather Lloyd was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Macie Parthemer, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
On Woodinville's side, Josslyn Range was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. Range has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kristina Hyde and Lucy Ford did some serious damage despite the final result: Hyde scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Ford scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jane Ford, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Eastlake is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. As for Woodinville, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-13.
Eastlake will look to defend their home field on Monday against North Creek at 4:30 p.m. North Creek will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Eastlake surely won't give up without a fight. As for Woodinville, they will be playing at home against Mount Si at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Woodinville has given up an average of 6.6 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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