It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Lake Stevens ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Everett Seagulls 5-4. That's two games straight that the Vikings have won by just one run.
Mara Sivley
| 04/16/25 vs Everett | 12 |
| 04/03/25 @ Jackson | 12 |
| 03/29/25 vs Roosevelt | 10 |
| 03/26/25 @ Glacier Peak | 6 |
| 03/24/25 vs Monroe | 10 |
| + 2 more games |
Mara Sivley spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on McKenna Richer, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Emerson Cummins, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Lake Stevens has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Everett, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lake Stevens will head out to face off against Kamiak at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Knights will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight. As for Everett, they will head out on the road to take on Snohomish at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Seagulls' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.
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