
Vikings
04/30/25 vs Graham-Kapowsin | 8-1 |
04/26/25 vs Eastlake | 4-2 |
04/25/25 @ Yelm | 16-3 |
04/23/25 vs Rogers | 9-4 |
04/22/25 @ Rogers | 12-5 |
+ 16 more games |
Puyallup strolled into their game on Wednesday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They were the clear victors by an 8-1 margin over the Graham-Kapowsin Eagles. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won 11 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Mason Pike made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Jett Reed looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Brayden Landry, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Kyler Malnar was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Puyallup's victory was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 21-0. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games. As for Graham-Kapowsin, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-10 record this season.
As of now, neither Puyallup nor Graham-Kapowsin have any future games scheduled.
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