Softball Recap: Sehome Wins Going Away Against Squalicum

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Previous Games

03/25/25 - Away	21-3 W
05/10/24 - Home	11-1 W
03/26/24 - Away	23-6 W
03/14/24 - Home	16-1 W
04/12/22 - Away	12-6 W
+ 5 more games

Sehome was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Squalicum on Tuesday. Sehome blew past Squalicum 21-3. The Mariners have beaten the Storm the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Storm has come to flipping the script.

Sarah Kruzich made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base.

In other batting news, Sehome got a massive performance out of Jacinta Lewis, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Lewis also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Jordan Walker, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.

Sehome always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .558. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Squalicum only posted an OBP of .304.

Sehome's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Squalicum, they dropped their record down to 0-3 with the defeat, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Sehome is set to take on their familiar foe Meridian at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Squalicum will challenge rival Ferndale at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.