It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Ferndale ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They came out on top against the Anacortes Seahawks by a score of 21-17. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Ferndale.
Mallory Butenschoen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over eight innings while giving up seven earned (and ten unearned) runs off 16 hits (and only one walk). Butenschoen has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Butenschoen was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Ferndale let Kaelin Blakley and Kate Johnston loose on the outfield. Blakley scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances, while Johnston scored five runs and stole four bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Vee Lajuan, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-5.
On Anacortes' side, Jenna Baker led a balanced group of hitters, going 4-for-5 with three runs, two doubles, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison McManigle, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5.
Even though they lost, Anacortes was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with seven doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ferndale only hit four.
The victory got Ferndale back to even at 7-7. As for Anacortes, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-8.
Ferndale will take on Mount Vernon at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Ferndale is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season. As for Anacortes, they will head out on the road to square off against Sehome at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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