Softball Preview: Campbell County Camels vs. Thunder Basin Bolts
Campbell County is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Thunder Basin is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Campbell County Camels will take on the Thunder Basin Bolts at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Campbell County can now show off ten landslide victories after their most recent contest on Saturday. They never let South onto the board and left with a 20-0 win.
Avery Gray was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Gray has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Gray was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Campbell County got a massive performance out of Lanae Kimbley, who went 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and a double. Kimbley is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last three games she's played. Addie Rambo was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, Thunder Basin faced Laramie in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Thunder Basin walked away with a 10-6 victory over Laramie.
Like Campbell County, Thunder Basin also got a great game from a two-way player: Paige Shaffer. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Shaffer was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Thunder Basin let Natalie Clonch and Kalissa Terrell loose on the outfield. Clonch went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple, while Terrell went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Danica Shawver, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Campbell County is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. As for Thunder Basin, their win bumped their record up to 17-4.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Friday. Campbell County hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.6 home runs per game. However, it's not like Thunder Basin struggles in that department as they've been averaging 1.1. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Campbell County suffered a grim 14-5 defeat to Thunder Basin when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will Campbell County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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