Ellensburg hadn't done well against Othello recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Bulldogs narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Huskies 7-5. The win was some much needed relief for the Bulldogs as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Miley Porter
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Miley Porter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Ellensburg saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Carlson, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another was Ava Stueckle, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Ellensburg's victory bumped their record up to 11-8-1. As for Othello, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ellensburg will venture away from home to square off against Ephrata at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Othello, they will take on Toppenish at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.16 runs per game on average), something the Huskies will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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