Campbell pushed their score to eight the last time they played Hillgrove, but on Tuesday they couldn't quite do it again. The Campbell Spartans fell just short of the Hillgrove Hawks by a score of 2-1. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Spartans couldn't push the score so high this time.
Kaya Klein spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Campbell's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Hillgrove, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Campbell will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Marist, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Campbell is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Hillgrove, they will face off against South Cobb at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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