Sumner hit Emerald Ridge with a four-run seventh inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Jaguars fell just short of the Spartans by a score of 6-5. That's two games in a row now that the Jaguars have lost by just one run.
Alanna Wirtala
| 04/25/25 @ Sumner | 10 |
| 04/23/25 vs Rogers | 6 |
| 04/22/25 vs Bonney Lake | 15 |
| 04/18/25 @ Puyallup | 10 |
| 04/17/25 vs Graham-Kapowsin | 9 |
| + 2 more games |
Alanna Wirtala put in work no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, Abygale Redwine made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double. Another player making a difference was Kenzie Stolmeier, who went 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Emerald Ridge's defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-6. As for Sumner, their win bumped their record up to 9-4.
Looking ahead, Emerald Ridge will welcome Puyallup at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sumner, they are taking a road trip to take on Rogers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rams will roll in looking for their 16th straight victory, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight.
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