The Bothell Cougars will square off against the Mercer Island Islanders at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
Bothell's last matchup with Redmond could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Friday. The Cougars came up short against the Mustangs, falling 13-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Cougars have suffered since April 24, 2024.
Bothell saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Drew Marino, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI. That double marked the first that Marino hit this season.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Friday Mercer Island sidestepped Newport - Bellevue for a 4-2 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Islanders.
Will Turba spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Mercer Island is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-7 otherwise.
At the plate, James Mangold was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024.
Bothell has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-6 record this season. As for Mercer Island, their victory bumped their record up to 4-8.
Bothell came out on top in a nail-biter against Mercer Island when the teams last played back in March, sneaking past 2-1. Do the Cougars have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Islanders turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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