Jackson blew Ballard out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Friday Ballard got their revenge. The Timberwolves fell just short of the Beavers by a score of 3-1. It was the first time this season that the Timberwolves let down their fans at home.
Alana Banog (2028) spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits.
On the hitting side, Reese Westman (2026) was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Jackson's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Ballard, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-2 record this season.
Jackson will head out to square off against Moses Lake at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. The Timberwolves will need to watch out since the Mavericks have now posted at least ten runs in their last four matchups. As for Ballard, they will be playing at home against Bishop Blanchet at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Beavers have won four straight at home, while the Bears won five straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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