Beamer hasn't had much luck against Federal Way recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Titans will look to defend their home field against the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Beamer managed to slip by Jefferson the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Titans came up short against the Raiders on Thursday, falling 26-13.
Annette Sagale made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Asialynn Solia was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Federal Way). They never let Kent-Meridian get on the board and left with a 20-0 win on Thursday. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Royals: they've now won six in a row.
Eva Adriano and Samantha Jolley made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Adriano tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Jolley pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At bat, Adriano went 3-for-5 with three runs, two RBI, and one double, while Jolley went 3-for-5 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Meeghan Meagher was incredible, going a perfect 5-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. She also put up a triple, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Serena Sailiai, who went 3-for-5 with four runs and one RBI.
Federal Way was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .581. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Beamer's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Federal Way, their win bumped their record up to 3-7.
Beamer's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's match. The Titans have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Federal Way, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Beamer continue to outrun the ball?
Beamer suffered a grim 18-2 defeat to Federal Way when the teams last played back in March. Will the Titans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
