The Bothell Cougars will head out to take on the North Creek Jaguars at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Bothell is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.
Bothell managed to slip by Eastlake the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Cougars lost 12-6 to the Wolves on Thursday.
Cam Wallace made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Ayden McMurdo also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
North Creek had taken Issaquah down for four straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Thursday. The Jaguars took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles.
North Creek saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddox Keim, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
Bothell's record is now 5-5. As for North Creek, their record now sits at an identical 5-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Bothell has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like North Creek struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Bothell beat North Creek 6-3 when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Do the Cougars have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Jaguars turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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