After soaring to 17 runs the game before, Emerald Ridge was a bit more limited in their matchup on Monday. They came up short against the Puyallup Vikings, falling 8-2. The Jaguars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Addison Hansen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Jayda Guadron made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Emerald Ridge has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Puyallup, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Emerald Ridge will host Bethel at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bison have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.8 runs per game on average), something the Jaguars will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Puyallup, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Graham-Kapowsin at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 11 runs per game this season.
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