It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Nathan Hale ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over the Shorewood Stormrays. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Raiders have posted since April 2nd.
Julian Gonzalez
| 04/26/25 @ Shorewood | 3 |
| 04/14/25 @ Rainier Beach | 3 |
| 04/11/25 vs Chief Sealth | 3 |
| 04/21/25 vs Cleveland | 2 |
| 03/24/25 @ Franklin | 2 |
| + 9 more games |
Julian Gonzalez was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Nathan Hale's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-2 (and 5-7-1 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Kai Malloch, who went 3-for-5 with two RBI and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Nathan Hale kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The win got Nathan Hale back to even at 9-9-1. As for Shorewood, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nathan Hale will host Rainier Beach at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Raiders are facing the Vikings at the right time seeing as the Vikings are stuck on a 12-game losing streak. As for Shorewood, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Monroe at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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