Softball Recap: Kentlake's Win on Thursday Extends Winning Streak to Three

Falcons

Previous 3 Games

05/08/25 vs Kent-Meridian	16-2
05/06/25 vs Beamer	23-13
05/06/25 vs Beamer	23-13

Kentlake had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 16-2 margin over the Kent-Meridian Royals. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 21-6 back in April.

Soliesa Cruz and Leone Suamataia made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Cruz tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Suamataia struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Cruz has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Cruz went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one double, while Suamataia got on base in both of her plate appearances with two RBI.

In other batting news, Kentlake got a massive performance out of Riley Linnane, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Jasmine Demecilio also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Kentlake always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .788. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Kentlake's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-7. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 20.7 runs over those games. As for Kent-Meridian, they are on a 17-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-18.

Looking ahead, Kentlake will face off against White River at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hornets have averaged an impressive 11.1 runs per game this season. As for Kent-Meridian, they are taking a road trip to face off against Federal Way at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Royals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season.