Hanford and Rogers squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Hanford had to settle for second. They fell 4-0 to the Rams. The shutout was out of character for the Falcons seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in April.

Heidi Sweet
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Heidi Sweet spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
The defeat snapped Hanford's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 22-6 record. As for Rogers, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 23-4.
Looking ahead, Hanford will take on Richland at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bombers have averaged an impressive 11.8 runs per game this season. As for Rogers, they will square off against Lake Stevens at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games the Vikings have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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