The Vashon High School baseball team finally got a full week of ball in, playing four games in five days, winning three and losing one. The team’s overall season record stands at 6-1 going into the week of spring break.

On Monday, April 6, the team traveled to Eatonville and beat the Cruisers in an odd, error-filled, see-saw game by a score of 12-7.

Sophomore Ashton Dulfer got the start, pitching three strong innings. Junior Sam Schoenberg, in his first action of the year from the mound, picked up the win. Freshman Levi Myer made his pitching debut, closing out the final two innings. Offensive highlights included Josh Hruska Myer and Dulfer, with three RBIs each.

On Wednesday, April 8, the Pirates played the first of three against the Tarriers at Charles Wright in Tacoma.  With their defensive play cleaned up, the Pirates won 11-1. On Friday, April 10, Vashon hosted the Tarriers in a five-inning double header at Jim Martin Field. The Pirates ended up with a split, taking the opener 9-3 and dropping game two in a tight 6-5 affair.

Left-hander Logan Hawkins got the win in Wednesday’s game against Charles Wright, putting in another dominating performance with just one earned run off of five hits, three walks and seven strikeouts in six innings of work.  There was solid offense up and down the lineup with centerfielder Simon Perrin contributing three RBIs.

Game one of the double header featured Josh Hruska Myer on the mound. It was another solid outing for the senior, who gave up three runs on six hits and recorded three strikeouts. Hawkins led the offensive attack with three hits and three RBIs. Myer had four RBIs on two hits.

Dulfer took the bump for game two, and after some early inning struggles, settled down and held the Tarriers to six runs. The Pirates were in it the whole way but came up just short after mounting an exciting rally in the bottom of the final inning.

Coach Steve Hall was pleased with the team’s showing last week.

“It’s been a fun start in spite of all the rain. We’re happy, but nowhere near satisfied with our play. This week’s schedule of mainly non-league games and with Seattle Christian mixed in will be a real test. This Wednesday’s contest will be huge, and we hope everyone can come out for the game.”

The week of spring break the Pirates will play four games. On Monday, April 13, Vashon traveled to top-ranked 2A North Kitsap High School, with results after press time. On Wednesday, April 15, the team will play at home against Seattle Christian at 4 p.m. It is a league match-up with serious post-season ramifications. On Friday, April 17, the Pirates will host Sequim High School in a 3 p.m. start, and on Saturday, April 18, will host University Prep at noon at the high school field.

— Cheryl Pruett is the mother of two Pirate baseball players.