Lynnwood scored the most runs they've had all season on Saturday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the Ferndale Golden Eagles by a score of 14-13. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lynnwood of the 13-10 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Jace Hampson stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryder Bowman, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
On Ferndale's side, Camden Raymond was a standout: he scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Fenton Vasak, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Lynnwood has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season. As for Ferndale, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lynnwood will take on Shorecrest at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Shorecrest's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Lynnwood's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Ferndale, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Meridian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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