Vashon Island hasn't had much luck against Klahowya recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. Vashon Island will host Klahowya at 4:00 p.m. Vashon Island has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Vashon Island is headed into Wednesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Saturday. They came up short against South Whidbey, falling 21-1. The game marked the Pirates' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Meanwhile, Klahowya had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past Bremerton 16-4 on Tuesday. The Eagles' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Bailey O'Brien made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. O'Brien was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those RBI marked the first that she brought in this season.
In other batting news, Brooklyn Hart and Mckenna Sullivan did most of the damage at the plate: Hart went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and five RBI, while Sullivan went 3-for-4 with four runs, five RBI, and one triple. Those RBI were Hart's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Shyanne Kilmer, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and three RBI.
Klahowya was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. The last time their batting average was this high was back in March of 2024.
Vashon Island's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Klahowya, their win bumped their record up to 2-5.
Vashon Island suffered a grim 18-6 defeat to Klahowya in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can Vashon Island avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
