Richland faced Hanford in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Bombers put the hurt on the Falcons with a sharp 8-1 win. The Bombers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by seven runs or more this season.
Ali Evans spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jordan Brannon was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Brooklynn Boyce was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Brannon wasn't the only one making solid contact: Richland kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hanford only managed two hits.
Bombers
| 04/15/25 @ Hanford | 8-1 |
| 04/10/25 @ Pasco | 22-0 |
| 04/10/25 @ Pasco | 19-0 |
| 04/08/25 vs Hanford | 5-0 |
| 04/04/25 @ Kamiakin | 13-1 |
| + 6 more games |
The victory keeps Richland at an undefeated 11-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.4 runs on average this season. As for Hanford, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-3.
Looking ahead, Richland will welcome Southridge at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Bombers have won three straight at home, while the Suns won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for Hanford, they will venture away from home to take on Kamiakin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Braves have averaged an impressive 9.4 runs per game this season.
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