It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Kamiakin ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-9 victory over the Hermiston Bulldogs. The Braves haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Lizzie O'Leary
| 05/02/25 @ Hermiston | 14 |
| 04/29/25 vs Pasco | 5 |
| 04/25/25 vs Southridge | 7 |
| 04/22/25 @ Pasco | 10 |
| 04/18/25 vs Hanford | 11 |
| + 10 more games |
Lizzie O'Leary made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over eight innings while giving up five earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three RBI and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Harley Worster, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, two doubles, and one triple. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Analise Thomasson, who went 3-for-5 with two runs and one double.
Kamiakin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive games.
Kamiakin pushed their record up to 14-5 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Hermiston, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Kamiakin beat Hermiston by a score of 9-4 later that day.
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