Big inning lifts Kiwanis over KONP
PORT ANGELES — Kiwanis’ big fifth inning broke a 2-2 tie and propelled the 16U softball team to a 8-3 victory over KONP in a game that was called due to darkness.
Kiwanis plated six runs in the top of the fifth inning Friday.
Amaris Martinez, Anna Brandt and Maddison Belbin all drew walks to load the bases.
Breanna Kelly reached base on a misplayed fielder’s choice infield grounder and Martinez scored the go-ahead run.
Three more walks drove in the final five runs, giving Kiwanis a 8-2 lead.
KONP took a 2-0 lead until Kiwanis scored two runs in the top of the fourth to even the score.
Elizabeth Groff walked, stole second and then scored on a single by Jada Cargo Acosta.
KONP pitcher Peyton Hefton struck out next two batters, but a clutch hit by Skyla Blackcrow drove in Acosta to tie the game at 2-2.
KONP leadoff batter Gabby Valadez earned a walk in bottom of fourth but was thrown out by Kiwanis catcher Jasmine Cottam trying to steal second base.
KONP scored one more run in bottom of fifth.
Both Kiwanis and KONP stand at 1-1 this season.
Boulevard cruises
PORT ANGELES — Boulevard defeated PA Power 10-5 in softball action.
JoCy Kazlauskas pitched five innings and struck out two batters for Boulevard.
Isabell Felton went 2 for 3 at the pate for PA Power.