Eastmont is 10-0 against Eisenhower since March of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Eastmont Wildcats will play host again on Tuesday to welcome the Eisenhower Cadets, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Eastmont stacked an 11th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Friday. They put the hurt on Moses Lake with a sharp 15-4 win.
Elizabeth Heinz was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. Heinz has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Heinz was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Maddie Wood and Halle Radach did most of the damage at the plate: Wood went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Radach scored three runs while going 3-for-3. Ellie Holben was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two runs.
Meanwhile, Eisenhower waltzed into their matchup on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Pirates 11-9.
Abbiegail Vargas and Zabella Hickenbottom did most of the damage at the plate: Vargas scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Hickenbottom scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Zoe Niblett, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Eastmont is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. As for Eisenhower, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-12.
Eisenhower's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Eastmont has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11 hits per game. It's a different story for Eisenhower, though, as they've been averaging 9.2. Given Eastmont's sizable advantage in that area, Eisenhower will need to find a way to close that gap.
Eastmont took their victory against Eisenhower when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 20-6. Does Eastmont have another victory up their sleeve, or will Eisenhower turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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