Ilwaco dropped their record down to 7-5-1 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They lost 9-1 to the Forks Spartans. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Fishermen couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Forks, with the win, they broke their six-game losing streak and moved their record to 8-9. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by seven runs or more this season.
For Forks' part, Chloe Gaydeski made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Gaydeski has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bailey Johnson, who fired off two home runs while going 2-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Avery Dilley was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
While Ilwaco had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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