La Conner hasn't had much luck against Darrington recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Braves will head out to face off against the Loggers 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.
La Conner was handed a nine-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Orcas Island 10-9. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Braves as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Delarosia Souryavong spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and four unearned) runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Aaliyah Gonzalez, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one stolen base. Kellie Cayou also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Darrington, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Orcas Island with a sharp 16-4 win on Saturday. Considering the Loggers have won five matches by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Darrington is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for La Conner, their win bumped their record up to 2-8.
La Conner might still be hurting after the 17-1 loss they got from Darrington in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Braves avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
