Lady Cruisers Show Fight in Challenging Week

The Eatonville Cruisers fastpitch team faced a trio of tough league matchups this past week, resulting in three losses. Despite some offensive highlights and defensive efforts, the Cruisers were unable to secure a victory.

Eatonville's Lila Downey, shown here in a game earlier in the season, had a perfect day at the plate against Fife, despite the Cruiser loss. Downey went 3-3 and scored a run. Photo: Heather Quirie

On Monday, the Cruisers fell to Franklin Pierce 17-6. Despite the loss, Eatonville showed some fight at the plate. Zoe Burns went 1-for-2 and drove in two runs for the Cruisers. Josie Lavergne also had a strong offensive showing, leading the team with two hits in three at-bats. The Cruisers' defense managed to turn one double play in the contest. Morgan Laird started in the circle for Eatonville, pitching four innings and recording five strikeouts.

The following day, Tuesday, the Cruisers again faced Franklin Pierce, this time falling 6-0. Eatonville's offense was limited to just two hits in the game, one each from Amy Tozier and Kaitlyn Kenney. Josie Lavergne took the pitching duties for the Cruisers, going the distance and striking out five batters.

On Thursday, the Cruisers hosted Fife and suffered a 13-3 defeat. Lila Downey led the Eatonville offense, going a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate and driving in one run. Josie Lavergne continued to be a consistent hitter for the Cruisers, collecting two hits in three at-bats. The Eatonville defense recorded two double plays in the game.

Looking ahead, the Lady Cruisers will aim to break their losing streak with two road games next week. They are scheduled to travel to Washington High School on Tuesday, April 29th, to face the Patriots, followed by a trip to Steilacoom on Thursday, May 1st, to take on the Sentinels.