Evergreen extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 15 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-11 in the process. They came up short against the Heritage Timberwolves, falling 16-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Timberwolves this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-1 back in April.
As for Heritage, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-8. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by nine runs or more this season.
For Heritage's part, Jaila Ellis made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Ellis has posted since back in March. She was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having also posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.
In other batting news, Jaleigh Zabel was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lillie Stroup, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Evergreen will welcome Mountain View at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Heritage, they will host Columbia River at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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