If Graham-Kapowsin was feeling good off their 10-0 takedown of South Kitsap last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Graham-Kapowsin Eagles took a 12-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Puyallup Vikings on Monday. Graham-Kapowsin was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Puyallup apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March.
Izzy Vargas was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Rylee Brown, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Puyallup's side, Kiera Thomas was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and one unearned) runs off 13 hits. Thomas has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Thomas was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Kyra Smith was incredible, going 2-for-5 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Amori Hargrove, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Graham-Kapowsin's defeat dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Puyallup, they pushed their record up to 10-4 with that victory, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Graham-Kapowsin will square off against Emerald Ridge at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Graham-Kapowsin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.7 runs per game this season. As for Puyallup, they will head out on the road to take on South Kitsap at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. South Kitsap is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
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