The Jackson Timberwolves will challenge the Arlington Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Monday just wasn't the day for Jackson's offense. They lost 6-0 to Kamiak on Monday.
Clara Dorgan
| 04/20/26 vs Kamiak | 8 |
| 04/17/26 @ Cascade | 8 |
| 04/04/26 @ Woodinville | 7 |
| 04/02/26 @ Lake Stevens | 6 |
| 03/31/26 vs Glacier Peak | 14 |
Clara Dorgan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
Meanwhile, Arlington came up short against Kamiak on Tuesday and fell 7-4.
Arlington also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Peyton Aanstad gave up just two earned (and five unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 13 Ks.
At the plate, Grace Boekenoogen and Kylie Nuyen did some serious damage despite the final result: Boekenoogen went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one double, while Nuyen went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That double was Nuyen's first of the season.
Arlington's defeat dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Jackson, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 6-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Jackson has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Arlington struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 11.1 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Jackson skirted past Arlington 4-3 in their previous meeting back in March. Do the Timberwolves have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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