PHOTO: Roughrider pitcher Lynzee Reid threw a no-hitter against Bainbridge
BY OLY ARCHIBALD
PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles delivered a dominant performance in fastpitch action, shutting out Bainbridge 14-0 behind a five-inning no-hitter from junior pitcher Lynzee Reid. The Roughriders improved to 4-1 on the season as Reid cruised through five efficient innings, striking out six batters and not allowing a single hit. Already drawing attention from NWAC programs, Reid also led the way offensively, going 3-for-4 at the plate with three RBIs.
The Riders’ bats were hot all around. Abby Kimball went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI, Lexie Smith added a 2-for-3 effort with a double and an RBI, and Mariah Traband was a perfect 2-for-2. Heidi Leitz turned in a strong game as well, going 2-for-3 with two triples and an RBI.
Port Angeles will host Olympic on Thursday
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In other prep sports action, Port Angeles baseball is on the road at Bainbridge this evening, while Sequim travels to North Mason. Both games are scheduled for a 4:15 p.m. start. On the soccer pitch, Port Angeles heads to Olympic and Sequim visits Bainbridge, with both matches kicking off at 7:00 p.m. In tennis, Bainbridge plays at Sequim and Port Angeles will host Olympic. First serve for both matches is set for 4:00 p.m.
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At the college level, former Sequim Wolf Christina Grubb has started her junior season at Arizona Christian University. Grubb earned NAIA and GSAC Scholar-Athlete honors as a sophomore and has appeared in 16 games so far this season, starting 13 at catcher. She’s hitting .229 over 16 at-bats with four runs scored, eight hits, two doubles, two triples, and six RBIs. The Firestorm are currently 13-13 overall and 6-2 in conference play.
Former Sequim Wolf Christina Grubb is having another solid season at Arizona Christian University
Her brother, Michael Grubb, also a former Sequim standout, is in his senior season at Saint Martin’s University in Lacey. He has played in six games, making one start, and is hitting .286 with seven at-bats, two hits, and two runs scored.
Former Sequim Wolf Michael Grubb is finishing his senior season at Saint Martin’s University.