Kellis had lost 16 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 4-17 to make it 17. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-1 to the Sunrise Mountain Mustangs, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Mustangs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-0 back in March.
As for Sunrise Mountain, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games.
For Sunrise Mountain's part, Easton Thomas made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Thomas was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Logan Guilford, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Brandon Newkirk, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Kellis will venture away from home to take on Ironwood at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.65 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Sunrise Mountain, they will head out on the road to challenge Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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