Heritage can bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Evergreen Plainsmen with a sharp 16-1 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Timberwolves needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Jaila Ellis made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having also posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.
Jaleigh Zabel
| 05/06/25 @ Evergreen | 3 |
| 03/24/25 @ Washougal | 2 |
| 03/17/25 vs Hudson's Bay | 2 |
| 05/02/25 @ Mountain View | 1 |
| 04/15/25 vs Mountain View | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaleigh Zabel, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lillie Stroup, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Heritage always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .632. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Heritage's victory bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Evergreen, they dropped their record down to 0-11 with the loss, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Heritage will take on Columbia River at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Evergreen, they will square off against Mountain View at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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