Bothell has not done well against Issaquah recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Bothell Cougars skirted past the Issaquah Eagles 2-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Bothell.
Sawyer Wickstrom made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Wickstrom has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Wickstrom was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a triple and a run.
Wickstrom wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Wyatt Mickelberry, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Issaquah's side, Blake Peterson was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Carter DuBreuil made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Bothell's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-3. As for Issaquah, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bothell will take on North Creek at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. North Creek's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Bothell's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Issaquah, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Woodinville at 4:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Woodinville: 3.2, Issaquah: 2.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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