Ballard's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Stanwood Spartans out 6-4. For Ballard, this counts as revenge for the 6-3 loss Stanwood walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Colette Howren spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Trinity Miller was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Addy Wynkoop, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
On Stanwood's side, Rubi Lopez was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a double. Scarlett McEwen was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
Ballard is on a roll lately: they've won 17 of their last 18 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 22-5 record this season. As for Stanwood, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 14-7.
Ballard will play host again on Friday to welcome Mt. Spokane, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Mt. Spokane will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Ballard surely won't give up without a fight. Stanwood does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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