After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Skyline, Juanita was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They walked away with a 5-2 win over the Lake Washington Kangaroos. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Ravens as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Elliott Parker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Josie Peeler was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Molly Benson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Peeler wasn't the only one making solid contact: Juanita kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lake Washington only managed five hits.
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| 04/04/25 - Away | 5-2 W |
| 05/09/24 - Home | 20-1 W |
| 04/29/24 - Home | 6-0 W |
| 04/05/24 - Away | 8-9 L |
| 05/09/23 - Away | 11-7 W |
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The win got Juanita back to even at 6-6. As for Lake Washington, their defeat was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Juanita will challenge Newport - Bellevue at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. The Ravens' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 10.2 runs per game this season. As for Lake Washington, they will take on Tahoma at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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