It was a good run, but North Creek unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak dating back to last season on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Issaquah Eagles by a score of 7-6. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs North Creek has scored all season.
Paige Geller made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
On Issaquah's side, Shae Erickson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. Erickson has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Sadie Huryn and Riley Baumann did most of the damage at the plate: Huryn scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Baumann scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Giorgia Graham was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Having lost for the first time this season, North Creek fell to 4-1. As for Issaquah, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-1.
North Creek will head out on the road to challenge Skyline at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. North Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.2 runs per game this season. As for Issaquah, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Redmond at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The last four games Issaquah has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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