Softball Game Preview: Walla Walla Blue Devils vs. Kamiakin Braves

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Walla Walla and Kamiakin are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2019, but likely not for long. The Blue Devils will take on the Braves at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Walla Walla has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 22.

Friday just wasn't the day for Walla Walla's offense. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 10-0 to Hanford, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Meanwhile, after only one run in their last matchup, Kamiakin made sure to put some runs up on the board against Walla Walla on Tuesday. The Braves walked away with an 11-6 win over the Blue Devils. The Braves haven't had any issues with the Blue Devils recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.

Lizzie O'Leary spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Harley Worster was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. That stolen base marked the first that she snagged this season. Layla Kraft was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.

Kamiakin's win bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Walla Walla, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-10.

Walla Walla couldn't quite get it done against Kamiakin in their previous meeting on Tuesday as they fell 11-6. Can the Blue Devils avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.