Scout Smith, seen here in an earlier game, had it all going Tuesday — pitching, hitting and defense. (John Fisken photos)
Mollie Bailey can get that helmet off in 0.2 seconds when necessary.
The beat-downs continue.
Pounding away at the plate Tuesday, while still finding time to throw down some dazzling glove work in the field, the Central Whidbey Little League Juniors softball squad rolled to another victory.
Thrashing host North Whidbey 14-3, the Venom improved to a tidy 7-3 on the season.
Breaking the ten-run barrier for the eighth time in 10 games, Central Whidbey has now outscored its foes 152-70.
The entire lineup picked apart North Whidbey, with Cynthia Rachal racking up three hits and Mollie Bailey getting plunked three times by wild pitchers.
Scout Smith, Chelsea Prescott and Hannah Davidson all thumped doubles, with Prescott also garnering “an excellent slap hit.”
When she wasn’t getting peppered, Bailey backed up her pitcher (Smith) quite ably, throwing off her helmet to chase down a foul ball behind her.
“The ump even asked her how she got her helmet off so quick,” said Venom coach Charlotte Young.
Bailey’s quick thinking wasn’t the only stellar defensive play, as Smith also teamed up with second baseman Maya Toomey-Stout to pick off a runner.
Coupeville Sports 
It was a great game and my granddaughter connected a solid hit and loaded the bases! Way to go Willow!