Fife had to kick off their season on the road on Wednesday, but they showed no ill effects. They walked away with an 8-5 win over the Central Kitsap Cougars. The victory was some much needed relief for the Trojans as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Evan Reece made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carter Christiansen, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-4. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in stolen bases. Mattson Ducharme was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fife will face off against White River at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be Fife's first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Central Kitsap, they will take on North Kitsap at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Central Kitsap is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
