The Bellevue Wolverines will square off against the Ellensburg Bulldogs at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Bellevue is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Bellevue and Mercer Island, and Mercer Island kept the tradition alive. The Wolverines fell just short of the Islanders by a score of 6-5 on Wednesday.
Bellevue got a good showing from Jack Odegaard, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Odegaard has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
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At the plate, Ellis Oeltjen was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jessie Gonzalez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Ellensburg got the win against Toppenish on Tuesday by a conclusive 13-5. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Wildcats recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Ellensburg's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Bellevue, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.
Bellevue might still be hurting after the 13-3 loss they got from Ellensburg in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Wolverines have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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