Squalicum extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 2-16 in the process. They lost 17-5 to the Lakewood Cougars. That's two games in a row now that the Storm have lost by exactly 12 runs.
Addy Hauber made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. Another player making a difference was Gabi Gearhart, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Lakewood, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-10. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
On Lakewood's side, Katie Krueger made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Krueger has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Cassidy Wolfe was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple was her first of the season. Karly Stewart was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Squalicum does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lakewood, they will welcome Meridian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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