The Chief Sealth Seahawks will head out to face off against the Liberty Patriots at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Chief Sealth knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past ten contests -- so hopefully Liberty likes a good challenge.
On Thursday, Chief Sealth made easy work of Franklin and carried off a 19-5 win. The Seahawks haven't had any issues with the Quakers recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last matchup, Liberty made sure to put some runs up on the board against Bothell on Wednesday. The Patriots never let the Cougars get on the board and left with an 11-0 win. Considering the Patriots' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Avery Huh made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Berlyn Crockett was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Isabella Rockey, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Liberty always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bothell only posted an OBP of .125.
Chief Sealth now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Liberty, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-9.
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