Cardinals
| 04/21/25 vs Eatonville | 17 |
| 04/19/25 @ Cascade Christian | 1 |
| 04/17/25 vs Foss | 23 |
| 04/15/25 vs Fife | 14 |
| 04/08/25 @ Clover Park | 20 |
| + 4 more games |
For the second straight game, Franklin Pierce will face off against Eatonville. The Cardinals will challenge the Cruisers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Franklin Pierce is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 14.7 runs per game this season.
Franklin Pierce took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 17-6 margin over Eatonville. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Cardinals considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
Leila Kennach and Kiley Sledge made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Kennach pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Sledge struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. At the plate, Kennach went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles, while Sledge went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Kallie Sullivan was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Luella Leighton, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Franklin Pierce always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Eatonville only posted an OBP of .385.
Franklin Pierce's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.0 runs over those games. As for Eatonville, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Franklin Pierce has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .565. However, it's not like Eatonville struggles in that department as they've averaged .500. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
