Eastmont had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They skirted past the Glacier Peak Grizzlies 3-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Eastmont also won the last time the pair played on Friday.
Brittany Howe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Elizabeth Heinz, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Halle Radach, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Eastmont is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season. As for Glacier Peak, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 15-11.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Eastmont beat Glacier Peak by a score of 3-2 later that day.
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