For the first time this season, Evergreen will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They are taking a road trip to face off against the Heritage Timberwolves at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Evergreen is looking for their season's first victory.
Evergreen lost 14-1 to Camas on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Plainsmen have suffered against the Papermakers since April 29, 2016.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Tuesday Heritage sidestepped Mountain View for a 5-3 win. The Timberwolves haven't had any issues with the Thunder recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Jaila Ellis made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Kylie Thomas was incredible, going 1-for-2 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.
Heritage's record is now 5-3. As for Evergreen, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Evergreen couldn't quite finish off Heritage in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 and fell 7-5. Can the Plainsmen avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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