While Skyline didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They were the clear victors by a 23-2 margin over the Lynden Lions on Friday. That looming 23-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Spartans yet this season.
Addison McGillis looked comfortable as she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Julia Marquez and Nazli Chavez did most of the damage at the plate: Marquez scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Chavez got on base in all three of her plate appearances with four RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most runs Marquez has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Shea Staley, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Skyline always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .737. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Spartans
| 03/21/25 vs Lynden | 23-2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Redmond | 8-7 |
| 03/15/25 vs Sedro-Woolley | 11-10 |
| 05/01/24 vs Newport - Bellevue | 17-1 |
| 04/26/24 vs Inglemoor | 8-6 |
Skyline's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.4 runs over those games. As for Lynden, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Coming up, Skyline will challenge Ferris at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday. As for Lynden, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Lynden Lions duke it out with Archbishop Murphy Wildcats at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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