For the second straight game, South Kitsap will face off against Puyallup. The Wolves will host the Vikings at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. South Kitsap has given up an average of 7.4 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
South Kitsap fell victim to Puyallup and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Vikings, falling 11-0. The Wolves have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Puyallup's part, Kiera Thomas was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Thomas has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Puyallup let Paisley Jamison and Kayla Ringenbach run wild. Jamison went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Ringenbach went 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most RBI Jamison has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Jenny Tuivaiave, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
Puyallup kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Puyallup has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.1 runs over those games. As for South Kitsap, their loss dropped their record down to 6-9.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. South Kitsap hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .332. However, it's not like Puyallup struggles in that department as they've averaged .377. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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