After only two runs in their last matchup, Steilacoom made sure to put some runs up on the board against Clover Park on Thursday. The Sentinels put the hurt on the Timberwolves with a sharp 31-5 win. The Sentinels' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Makayla Downey made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Those hits marked the first that she allowed this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Izzy Cortez was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, six RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Savannah Lingenfelter, who scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
Steilacoom always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .760. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clover Park only posted an OBP of .375.
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| 03/27/25 - Away | 31-5 W |
| 04/23/24 - Home | 21-7 W |
| 04/25/23 - Away | 24-8 W |
| 04/25/22 - Away | 31-28 W |
| 04/15/21 - Away | 20-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Steilacoom's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Clover Park, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Steilacoom has already played their next contest, a 20-6 defeat against Fife on the 1st. As for Clover Park, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 16-12 win against Foss on the 28th.
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