On Wednesday, Kamiak faced Jackson in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Kamiak Knights fell 6-3 to the Jackson Timberwolves. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Kamiak of the 9-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 9th.
Tyler Karabach was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
On Jackson's side, Yanina Sherwood (2024-UNLV) spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. Sherwood (2024-UNLV) has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Hailey Pelletier (2024-WWU) was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Rachel Sysum (2024-Fresno State) was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
Kamiak has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-3 record this season. As for Jackson, they pushed their record up to 15-1 with that win, which was their 20th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kamiak will take on Lake Stevens at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Jackson, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Moses Lake at 2:00 p.m.
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