WF West extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 8-7 in the process. They came up short against the Tumwater Thunderbirds, falling 14-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bearcats have suffered since May 25, 2024.
As for Tumwater, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-2. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 12.4 runs.
For Tumwater's part, Ella Ferguson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Ferguson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Tumwater let Megan Barrett and Elizabeth McCartney run wild. Barrett went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs, while McCartney went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That home run was Barrett's first of the season. Marissa La Praim was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. WF West will challenge rival Black Hills at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Tumwater is set to square off against their familiar foe Centralia at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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