South Kitsap extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 4-7 in the process. They lost 10-0 to the Rogers Rams. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rams this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-1 back in March.
As for Rogers, they pushed their record up to 14-1 with the victory, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games.
For Rogers' part, Sierra Murray made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Murray has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Payton Walling, who went 2-for-4 with one home run. Kelsey Vernon was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Coming up, South Kitsap is taking a road trip to challenge Graham-Kapowsin at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Wolves surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rogers, they will be playing at home against Puyallup at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rams' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season.
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