North Creek came tearing into Friday's matchup with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.4 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Mount Si Wildcats 8-7. That result was just more of the same for these two, as North Creek also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Reagan Fleming made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and one unearned) runs off 11 hits (and not a single walk). Fleming was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
Fleming wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Grace Pinder, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On Mount Si's side, Ally Hetzel was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and two doubles while going 4-for-4. Hetzel has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played. Addie Craig was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Mount Si was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Creek only hit a.
North Creek's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-4. As for Mount Si, they now have a losing record at 8-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Creek will challenge Inglemoor at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. North Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season. As for Mount Si, they will head out on the road to square off against Newport - Bellevue at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Mount Si is facing Newport - Bellevue at the right time seeing as Newport - Bellevue is stuck on a 12-game losing streak.
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