Orting scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Clover Park Timberwolves a 19-0 shutout. Orting might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won four matches by eight runs or more this season.
Kathryn Prest was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Prest has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Prest was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Miken Jacobsen and Taryn Janosik did most of the damage at the plate: Jacobsen scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while Janosik scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Laney Barkley, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Orting is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-5 record this season. As for Clover Park, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Orting will head out on the road to square off against Fife at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Orting is coming into the game hot, having won their last three games. As for Clover Park, they will stay at home for another game and welcome White River at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
