After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Pe Ell/Willapa Valley, Hoquiam was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They were the clear victor by an 18-1 margin over the Tenino Beavers. That 17 run margin sets a new team best for Hoquiam this season.
Kayte Sauer made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and only one walk). Sauer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Sauer was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Faith Prosch was incredible, firing off three home runs, eight RBI, and four runs while going 4-for-5. Lexi Labounty was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
On Tenino's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sophia Hussey, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Hoquiam has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-8 record this season. As for Tenino, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-15 record this season.
Hoquiam will have a chance to go back-to-back against Tenino: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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