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

Braves

Runs

04/04/25 vs Richland	1
04/04/25 vs Richland	3
04/01/25 @ Kennewick	5
03/28/25 @ Chiawana	3
03/28/25 @ Chiawana	5
+ 5 more games

The Kamiakin Braves are taking a road trip to square off against the Walla Walla Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Kamiakin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.

Kamiakin's last matchup with Richland could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Friday. The Braves came up short against the Bombers, falling 13-1. The Braves have struggled against the Bombers recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost meeting.

Meanwhile, Walla Walla was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 15-3 to Chiawana.

Brooklyn White ?27 was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one triple and one run. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Rory Burke ?25, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.

Kamiakin's defeat dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Walla Walla, their loss dropped their record down to 1-7.

Walla Walla's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Tuesday. Kamiakin has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.8 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Walla Walla, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 strikeouts. Will Kamiakin keep running through batters, or will the Blue Devils buck the trend?

Kamiakin was able to grind out a solid victory over Walla Walla in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, winning 10-7. Will the Braves repeat their success, or do the Blue Devils have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.