South Whidbey was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 25-2 to the Granite Falls Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to South Whidbey of the 18-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on May 2nd.
For Granite Falls' part, Bella Frye was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Frye was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, a triple, and an RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one triple the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, Addison Haverfield and Karissa Chapman did most of the damage at the plate: Haverfield scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Chapman went 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Haverfield is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen three or more in the last three games she's played. Karolee Gaylor was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
South Whidbey's loss dropped their record down to 8-13. As for Granite Falls, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season.
South Whidbey does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Granite Falls, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 15-6 defeat vs. Cedar Park Christian on the 18th.
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