Sequim softball gets some bragging rights, while Port Angeles gets to keep its league unbeaten streak intact.
Playing a fill-in game on April 7 so Sequim could have a Senior’s Night game — one that does not count as a league game — the Wolves, who nearly beat the Roughriders earlier this year, finally got the better of their North Olympic Peninsula rival in a 6-5 victory.
The Wolves scored three runs in the fifth and one in the sixth to pull the game out.
It was only Port Angeles’ second loss of the year. It was also the first time the Wolves had beaten the Riders since 2014. The Riders had beaten the Wolves 10 straight games. However, because it was an extra non-league game added to the schedule, it was not a league loss. So, Port Angeles maintains its 46-game league winning streak.
One streak is broken. The other remains alive.
“It was a great game to coach and get ready for districts. Great pitching and defense. Key hits at the right moments, and it’s always fun to play Port Angeles,” Sequim coach Tim Lusk said.
Sequim opens district tourney play against the South Puget Sound’s No. 4-seeded team on May 18 at the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey. Twelve of the teams are competing for five state 2A tournament berths at the double-elimination district tourney.
“Their undefeated league streak is still intact so we’ll have to work on that next season,” Lusk said.
Sequim’s Shelby Jones kept the powerful Port Angeles lineup under control, scattering 11 hits, but walking none while striking out five. The Wolves’ defense also played error-less ball behind Jones.
The Roughriders came in to the game averaging 13.5 runs a game over their past eight games. Port Angeles coach Randy Steinman credited Jones with pitching an “outstanding game.”
At the plate, Latisha Robideau and Jayla Julmist were both 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI, while Isabelle Dennis was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Bobbi Sparks had a double and a run scored, while Jessie Dominguez had a hit, a run, an RBI and a walk.
For the Roughriders, Natalie Steinman was 3 for 4 with three RBIs, while Sierra Robinson was 2 for 4 with two runs scored.
Jaida Cargo was 3 for 3 with a double and two runs scored, while Erin Edwards had a double and an RBI.
Callie Hall pitched three innings for Port Angeles, giving up two runs on three hits and four walks, while striking out two.
Sequim (6-6 in Olympic League, 8-12 overall) added a 13-5 non-league victory at Coupeville on May 9 — details were not available.
Olympic League
standings (final)
Team Lg. Over.
Port Angeles 12-0 17-2
Olympic 9-2 13-3
North Kitsap 8-4 11-7
Sequim 6-6 8-12
North Mason 4-7 6-12
Bremerton 2-11 3-13
Port Angeles traveled to Sequim on Monday for a nonleague game to give the Wolves a home senior night. Sequim’s seniors are Jessica Dominguez and Shelby Jones, while Port Angeles’ seniors are Natalie Steinman, Erin Edwards, Brennan Gray, Callie Hall and Sierra Robinson. Here, Sequim’s Isabelle Dennis honors Port Angeles senior Callie Hall with a bouquet of flowers. The Sequim team wore alternate pink “Strike Out Cancer” uniforms for the game. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
