Issaquah has not done well against Eastlake recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Issaquah Eagles walked away with a 4-1 victory over the Eastlake Wolves. This was payback for Issaquah, who suffered a 3-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Isaac Hallam spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up seven Ks. Those seven strikeouts set a new season-high mark for him.
On the hitting side, Issaquah's win was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Charlie Lydum, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Eastlake's side, they got a good showing from Colin Chapman, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Chapman has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Even though they lost, Eastlake was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Issaquah now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Eastlake, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Issaquah will take on Bothell at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Issaquah's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Bothell's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Eastlake, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Skyline at 6:00 p.m. Skyline will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Eastlake surely won't give up without a fight.
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