Curtis had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 2-15 to make it nine. They came up short against Puyallup, falling 18-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Puyallup this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 22-4 back in March.
Melanie Spivey was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one run.
As for Puyallup, they moved to 9-6 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for their hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
On Puyallup's side, Ella Williams made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Williams has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Amori Hargrove was incredible, going 4-for-5 with four runs, three doubles, and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Kayla Ringenbach was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Curtis will head out to square off against Rogers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rams will roll in looking for their 16th straight victory, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight. As for Puyallup, they are taking a road trip to challenge South Kitsap at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolves have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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