The Timberline Blazers will head out on the road to take on the Montesano Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Timberline comes in on 12 and Montesano on eight.
Timberline stacked an eighth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Monday. They put the hurt on Peninsula with a sharp 8-2 victory.
Jasmyn Polanco was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. Polanco has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Polanco was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kayleese Dorfner, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Lina McDaniel, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Montesano gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 16-6 margin over College Place.
Kaitlyn Trail looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, Alyssa Maldonado was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Addi Kersker, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Timberline pushed their record up to 13-1 with that victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. As for Montesano, their record is now 14-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Timberline has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Montesano struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.2. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Timberline came up short against Montesano in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, falling 6-3. Can Timberline avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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