Puyallup has won three straight games at home, while Emerald Ridge has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Vikings will welcome the Jaguars at 4:00 p.m. Puyallup is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.3 runs per game this season.
Puyallup's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 20-0 margin over Spanaway Lake. The Vikings haven't had any issues with the Sentinels recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Kiera Thomas made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and two RBI.
Mack Hardesty
| 04/17/25 vs Spanaway Lake | 4 |
| 04/09/25 @ Yelm | 3 |
| 04/02/25 vs Bethel | 2 |
| 03/20/25 @ Curtis | 2 |
| 03/12/25 @ Lake Washington | 2 |
In other batting news, Puyallup let Kayla Ringenbach and Mack Hardesty run wild. Ringenbach got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base, while Hardesty went 2-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave Hardesty a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sym Buras, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
Puyallup was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .306 or higher in eight consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, Emerald Ridge's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Graham-Kapowsin. Surprisingly, this marked the Jaguars' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Alanna Wirtala spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Emerald Ridge saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kenzie Stolmeier, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
Puyallup's victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Emerald Ridge, their loss dropped their record down to 9-4.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Puyallup has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .501. However, it's not like Emerald Ridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .507. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Puyallup might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Emerald Ridge in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Vikings 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.
