Nooksack Valley had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Squalicum Storm on Thursday as the Nooksack Valley Pioneers made off with a 20-5 victory. This was payback for Nooksack Valley, who suffered a 10-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Kestyn Wagter was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Wagter was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Shelby Mason was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Lainey Kimball, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Nooksack Valley's win bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Squalicum, they dropped their record down to 0-12 with that loss, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Nooksack Valley will head out on the road to take on Coupeville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Coupeville will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Nooksack Valley surely won't give up without a fight. As for Squalicum, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bellingham at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Squalicum is facing Bellingham at the right time seeing as Bellingham is stuck on an 18-game losing streak.
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