Bellevue hasn't had much luck against Redmond recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Wolverines will welcome the Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. Bellevue has given up an average of 18.6 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bellevue is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 25th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They lost 21-2 to Mount Si. Having soared to a lofty 20 runs in the game before, the Wolverines couldn't push the score so high this time.
Leia Morales made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
Redmond's found some homefield redemption this week after a overtime loss to Woodinville on Friday. The Mustangs walked away with a 12-7 win over Bothell. The game snapped a strange streak: the last four times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Ainsley Barcalow was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and one unearned) runs off 11 hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Aubrey Bauer was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with three runs and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since April 2nd. The team also got some help courtesy of Kati Cygan, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Redmond kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive contests.
Redmond pushed their record up to 15-4-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Bellevue, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-17.
Bellevue suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Redmond when the teams last played back in May of 2018. Will the Wolverines have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
