The Bothell Cougars will take on the Juanita Ravens at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Bothell has given up an average of 7.5 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bothell is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They lost 16-6 to Skyline.
Avery Jensen was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Juanita, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They walked away with a 4-1 win over Liberty on Monday.
Elliott Parker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Erah Berg, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that she hit this season. Calista Labugen was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Juanita's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-7. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Bothell, their loss dropped their record down to 7-10.
Bothell might still be hurting after the 10-2 defeat they got from Juanita in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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