Softball Game Preview: Campbell Sabers vs. Kapolei Hurricanes

The Campbell Sabers are taking a road trip to square off against the Kapolei Hurricanes at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Campbell has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Campbell is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Grand Terrace just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Saturday. They came up short against the Titans, falling 12-4. The contest marked the Sabers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Campbell saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Skylynne Gonzalez, who went 1-for-2 with one triple. That hit marked the first that Gonzalez got this season.

Meanwhile, Kapolei faced Mililani in a battle between two of the state's top teams last Saturday. Kapolei fell 13-9 to Mililani. The defeat continues a trend for the Hurricanes in their meetings with the Trojans: they've now lost six in a row.

Kieryn Imai was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double. Skyla Saito was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.

Kapolei's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Campbell, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 3-2.

Campbell came up short against Kapolei in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, falling 12-8. Can Campbell avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.