Olympia is 8-2 against Graham-Kapowsin since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Olympia Bears will look to defend their home field against the Graham-Kapowsin Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Olympia is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Olympia gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They put the hurt on Curtis with a sharp 15-1 victory.
Sydnee Chandler-Trent and Ava Bautista were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Chandler-Trent tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Bautista pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). At bat, Chandler-Trent scored two runs while going 1-for-3, while Bautista scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Sydney Potvin was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooklyn Crass, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a double.
Graham-Kapowsin lost a close one when they played last Tuesday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Wednesday was a bit more commanding. They suffered a rough 9-2 loss at the hands of Rogers. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Graham-Kapowsin in their matchups with Rogers: they've now lost four in a row.
Izzy Vargas was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run and a triple.
Olympia pushed their record up to 10-1 with that win, which was their sixth straight on the road. As for Graham-Kapowsin, their loss dropped their record down to 5-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Olympia has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 13.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Graham-Kapowsin struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Olympia skirted past Graham-Kapowsin 4-2 in their previous meeting back in March. Does Olympia have another victory up their sleeve, or will Graham-Kapowsin turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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