Klamath Union hasn't had much luck against Henley recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Pelicans will welcome the Hornets at 5:00 p.m. Klamath Union has given up an average of 7.6 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Klamath Union came up short against Hidden Valley on Saturday, falling 14-1. The Pelicans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Klamath Union saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Glidden, who went 1-for-3 with one double.
Meanwhile, Henley came tearing into Saturday's match with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 10-5 victory over the Pirates.
Mark Carpenter made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Conner Shively was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024. Ryan Douglas was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Henley pushed their record up to 10-2-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Klamath Union, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Klamath Union has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Henley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.5 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Klamath Union might still be hurting after the 13-1 loss they got from Henley in their previous meeting on April 3rd. Can the Pelicans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
