Spokane Sweeps Yakima Valley in Doubleheader Behind Offensive Surge and Dominant Pitching
The Sasquatch combined for 19 runs on 21 hits across the two games, while the pitching staff limited Yakima Valley to just five total runs.
Game 1: Spokane 9, Yakima Valley 3
Spokane wasted no time setting the tone, scoring three runs in the second inning and adding to the lead in every phase of the game. Aggressive baserunning and timely hitting helped the Sasquatch build a 7-0 advantage through four innings.
Emma Cooke led the offense with a standout performance, going 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, and two RBIs. Shelby Swanson added three hits and an RBI, while Skyler Struck also collected three hits and drove in a run.
Yakima Valley attempted to rally in the fifth inning, plating three runs, but Spokane quickly answered. Cooke delivered again with an RBI triple in the sixth, and Swanson followed with an RBI single to seal the 9-3 win.
In the circle, Samantha Rensvold started and worked 4.1 innings, allowing three runs. Cassy Seifert was dominant in relief, striking out seven over 2.2 scoreless innings to shut the door.
Game 2: Spokane 10, Yakima Valley 2 (5 innings)
Yakima Valley struck first with two runs in the opening inning, but Spokane responded emphatically with a five-run second inning and never looked back.
The Sasquatch capitalized on opportunities, using a mix of clutch hitting and defensive miscues to take control early. Emma Oergel delivered a key two-RBI single, while Emma Cooke and Shelby Swanson followed with RBI hits to cap the inning.
Spokane added three more runs in the third, highlighted by a two-run double from Rachel Nebeker, before closing out the game in the fourth inning.
Olivia Jore had a strong showing at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two RBIs, while Skyler Struck added two hits and scored twice.
Cassy Seifert was impressive in the circle, tossing a complete game while allowing just four hits and two runs, striking out seven.
Key Performers
- Emma Cooke (Game 1): 3-for-4, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI
- Shelby Swanson (Game 1): 3-for-4, RBI
- Skyler Struck (Game 1): 3-for-4, RBI
- Emma Oergel (Game 2): 1-for-3, 2 RBI
- Olivia Jore (Game 2): 2-for-2, 2 RBI
- Rachel Nebeker (Game 2): 2 RBI double
- Cassy Seifert (Game 1 & 2): 2.2 IP, 0 ER, 7 K (G1); CG, 2 ER, 7 K (G2)
