Eastern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 4-1 to the West Washington Senators, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Eastern of the 9-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For West Washington's part, Elliot Nance spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up seven Ks. Nance has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Meredith Deaton, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three RBI.
Eastern's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for West Washington, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 13-0.
Eastern will head out on the road to square off against North Harrison at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for West Washington, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mitchell at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. West Washington will be looking to keep their 12-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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