With a playoff game on the line, Puyallup rose to the challenge on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 22-7 margin over the Moses Lake Mavericks. Puyallup's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Puyallup got a massive performance out of Kyra Smith, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and three runs. Smith hasn't dropped below three RBI for three straight games. Kayla Ringenbach was another key contributor, going 4-for-5 with a home run, four runs, and four RBI.
Puyallup's victory bumped their record up to 17-12. As for Moses Lake, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-5 record this season.
Puyallup didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 3-2 win vs. Kamiak on the 24th. Moses Lake does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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