Steilacoom's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Clover Park Timberwolves with a sharp 25-1 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 31-5 back in March.
Makayla Downey
| 05/06/25 vs Clover Park | 7 |
| 03/27/25 @ Clover Park | 4 |
| 05/01/25 vs Eatonville | 3 |
| 04/24/25 @ Orting | 2 |
| 04/22/25 vs Foss | 2 |
Makayla Downey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with seven RBI. Those seven RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Harper Runn, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and two doubles. She continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Ghita Riahi also deserves some recognition as she scored her first runs of the season.
Steilacoom always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .581. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clover Park only posted an OBP of .364.
Steilacoom moved to 3-14 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Clover Park, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Steilacoom didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, an 11-1 defeat against Washington on the 8th. As for Clover Park, they have also already played their next game, a 13-2 loss against Fife on the 8th.
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