Mount Si has not done well against Redmond recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Mount Si Wildcats narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Redmond Mustangs 6-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Mount Si.
Jenna Nowak spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Anna Braukus and Ally Hetzel did most of the damage at the plate: Braukus scored a run while going 3-for-3, while Hetzel went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Addie Craig, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Redmond's side, Kati Cygan was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Aubrey Bauer was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Redmond didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with ten strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Mount Si's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-8. As for Redmond, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mount Si will take on Inglemoor at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Mount Si is facing Inglemoor at the right time seeing as Inglemoor is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Redmond, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Issaquah at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Redmond is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
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