The Timberline Blazers will head out on the road to challenge the Ocosta Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Timberline scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They never let Peninsula onto the board and left with a 17-0 victory. The win was familiar territory for Timberline who now have four in a row.
Jasmyn Polanco made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Polanco has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Polanco was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, five RBI, and three runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hazel Abbott, who went 3-for-3 with five RBI, a run, and a double. Kassidy Jack was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Ocosta put their dominant pitcher on display in the team's third consecutive shutout back in March. They put the hurt on North Beach with a sharp 17-0 victory.
Like Timberline, Ocosta also got a great game from a two-way player: Joanah Rosander. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Rosander was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Noel Cuzdey was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Elly Mirante, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-1.
Timberline's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs per game. As for Ocosta, their record is now 3-0.
Friday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Timberline hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .349. However, it's not like Ocosta struggles in that department as they've averaged .516. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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