Ilwaco was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 17-7 to the Ocosta Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ilwaco of the 14-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Thursday.
For Ocosta's part, Joanah Rosander made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Rosander has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Rosander was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a home run, four runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Ocosta got a massive performance out of Zaida Morales, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Jolissa Schlegel, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
Ilwaco now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Ocosta, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ilwaco will take on Pe Ell/Willapa Valley at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Pe Ell/Willapa Valley's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Ilwaco's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Ocosta, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Toledo at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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