
Highlanders
03/14/25 vs Lindbergh | 11 |
04/12/25 vs Sammamish | 10 |
04/18/25 @ Mercer Island | 8 |
03/26/25 @ Bellevue | 6 |
03/19/25 vs Redmond | 6 |
Hazen hadn't done well against Mercer Island recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Highlanders never let the Islanders get on the board and left with an 8-0 victory. The Highlanders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by six runs or more this season.
Mercer Island's batters probably weren't too happy with Sam Nicholson, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 12 Ks (he gave up zero walks). Nicholson also allowed no hits, which is notable because Hazen is 3-1 when he allows at most three hits, but 3-7-1 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Rydan Corwin was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. He has become a key player for Hazen: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-8-1 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Alvin Chang, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Hazen's win bumped their record up to 6-8-1. As for Mercer Island, their loss dropped their record down to 5-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hazen will square off against Issaquah at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Highlanders' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mercer Island, they will face off against Juanita at 7:15 p.m. on Monday.
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