The Orting Cardinals will head out on the road to take on the Fife Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Orting scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They never let Clover Park onto the board and left with a 19-0 win. Orting might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won four matches by eight runs or more this season.
Kathryn Prest was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Prest has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Prest was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Orting let Miken Jacobsen and Taryn Janosik loose on the outfield. Jacobsen scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while Janosik scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Laney Barkley, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, everything went Fife's way against Steilacoom on Wednesday as Fife made off with a 15-3 victory. The win was just what Fife needed coming off of a 13-3 defeat in their prior matchup.
Like Orting, Fife also got a great game from a two-way player: Mallory Geving. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Geving was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Tatum Hoerling was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Emily Wagner, who went 2-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Orting has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 6-5 record this season. As for Fife, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Monday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Orting hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .350. However, it's not like Fife struggles in that department as they've averaged .348. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Orting skirted past Fife 12-11 in their previous meeting back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for Orting since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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