It was a good run, but Ocosta unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak dating back to last season on Friday. Their rough 6-0 loss to the Timberline Blazers might stick with them for a while. Ocosta was red-hot at the plate headed into the match (they scored no less than ten runs in the three games prior) but Timberline's pitcher proved too tough.
Jessie Gilbert spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 19 Ks.
Even though they lost, Ocosta didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 19 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Timberline's side, the result came thanks to Jasmyn Polanco's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 12 Ks. Those 12 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Kassidy Jack was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.
Having lost for the first time this season, Ocosta fell to 3-1. As for Timberline, they pushed their record up to 6-1 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ocosta will take on Winlock at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ocosta is facing Winlock at the right time seeing as Winlock is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Timberline, they will head out on the road to square off against North Thurston at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Timberline is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
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