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

Walla Walla hasn't had much luck against Kamiakin recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Blue Devils will be playing at home against the Braves at 5:00 p.m.

Walla Walla is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-4 heartbreaker at the hands of Chiawana. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Blue Devils have suffered since April 19, 2024.

Meanwhile, Kamiakin entered their tilt with Hanford on Friday with seven consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with eight. They were the clear victors by an 8-2 margin over the Falcons. Considering the Braves have won seven contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Kamiakin pushed their record up to 11-1 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.9 runs on average over those games. As for Walla Walla, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.

Walla Walla might still be hurting after the 18-0 loss they got from Kamiakin in their previous meeting on Tuesday. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.