Battle Ground extended their losing streak to six on Friday, dropping their season record down to 2-8-1 in the process. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Kelso Hilanders. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hilanders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Kelso, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.4 runs over those games.
For Kelso's part, Paityn Mackin tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out eight over 4.1 innings pitched. Mackin has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brooke Hefley, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. That stolen base was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Karsyn Hall, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Looking ahead, Battle Ground will face off against Heritage at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Kelso, they will challenge Montesano at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hilanders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.
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