Hazen had lost six straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 2-13 to make it seven. They came up short against the Newport - Bellevue Knights, falling 32-8. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 24-0 back in March.
As for Newport - Bellevue, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by nine runs or more this season.
For Newport - Bellevue's part, Demi Brown- Ruegg was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with five runs, six RBI, and one double. Those six RBI gave Brown- Ruegg a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Blank, who went 5-for-6 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs.
Hazen and Newport - Bellevue could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Washington Rankings. The Highlanders will challenge Mount Si at 4:30 p.m. on Monday with a big rank disadvantage (206 vs. 24). Meanwhile, Newport - Bellevue (ranked 97th) will meet North Creek (ranked fifth) at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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