Jaguars
| 03/18/25 vs Curtis | 35 |
| 03/14/25 @ Federal Way | 29 |
| 04/21/25 @ Curtis | 18 |
| 03/13/25 vs Kennedy Catholic | 17 |
| 04/15/25 @ Spanaway Lake | 15 |
Emerald Ridge had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over the Glacier Peak Grizzlies on Friday. The Jaguars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 matches by six runs or more this season.
Alanna Wirtala made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 18 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two doubles. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Abygale Redwine was excellent, going 1-for-5 with one home run. Another player making a difference was Kenzie Stolmeier, who went 2-for-5 with one run and one RBI.
Emerald Ridge kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive games.
Emerald Ridge is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Glacier Peak, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-9 record this season.
Emerald Ridge wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 9-8 victory against Skyline on the 24th. Glacier Peak does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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