In a story similar to the previous game, Vashon was once again humbled by a Nisqually League opponent. This time out it was the Cascade Christian Cougars doing the honors as the Pirates fell 14-2 on their home field on Friday, May 6.
The visiting Cougars scored early and often thus evoking the 10-run mercy rule in the fifth. In route to their fourteen runs, Cascade collected twelve hits, including four towering home runs. Pirate highlights were absent in this shellacking. The only bright note of the day for Vashon was the brief Senior Day ceremony as the team honored Peter Johnson, Tyler Bernheisel, Matt Dick, and Gus Dierks for time served on the diamond.
The loss evens the Pirates final league record at 6-6 for a fourth place finish and drops their overall record to 7-8. Line score: Cascade Christian 14 Runs, 12 Hits, 1 Error Vashon 2 Runs, 5 Hits, 1 Error.
The Pirates will have to quickly regroup if they are to have any success in the playoffs. They first must travel to Chimacum on May 11 to play the opening round of the playoffs with the winner going to state and the loser playing a potential doubleheader on Saturday, May 14 at Sehome High School in Bellingham. The loser will have to win both games to qualify as the fifth seed into the state tournament. Lose either game and you go home.
