Stanwood hasn't had much luck against Everett recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Spartans will head out to take on the Seagulls at 6:00 p.m. One thing working in Stanwood's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last six games.
Stanwood is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Washington's top teams: Monroe, who was ranked 20th at the time (Stanwood was ranked 17th). The Spartans were the clear victors by a 10-2 margin over the Bearcats on Thursday. The victory continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the Bearcats: they've now won four in a row.
Addison Anderson made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off eight hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Reagan Ryan was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. Jordan Rancourt was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Stanwood always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Monroe only posted an OBP of .323.
Meanwhile, Everett hadn't done well against Snohomish recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Seagulls skirted past the Panthers 4-3.
Stanwood's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games. As for Everett, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-5 record this season.
Stanwood beat Everett 6-2 in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Spartans since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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