Mount Tahoma extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 15 on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-3. They came up short against the Peninsula Seahawks, falling 28-1. The T-Birds were not able to make up for their defeat to the Seahawks from their previous meeting back in March of 2025.
As for Peninsula, the win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.6 runs this season.
For Peninsula's part, Landon Schultz was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Schultz was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all six of his plate appearances with three RBI and one run.
In other pitching news, KiaNoah Leckenby looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Peninsula let Thomas Marzano and Andy Merry run wild. Marzano got on base in five of his six plate appearances with five runs, four RBI, and one triple, while Merry got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double. The dominant performance also gave Marzano a new career-high in hits (three). Another player making a difference was Kaleb Copeland, who got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three runs and one double.
Mount Tahoma and Peninsula will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The T-Birds will face off against rival Central Kitsap at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Peninsula is set to square off against their familiar foe Timberline at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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