If Klamath Union was riding high off their 11-5 takedown of Phoenix two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Klamath Union Pelicans lost 18-2 to the Henley Hornets on Saturday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Klamath Union of the 16-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 11th.
For Henley's part, Annie Campos made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Campos has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Campos was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Haydyn Higgins and Belle Birch did most of the damage at the plate: Higgins went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Birch went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Suzy Nichols, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Klamath Union has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season. As for Henley, the victory (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 15-3-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Klamath Union will challenge Phoenix at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Klamath Union is facing Phoenix at the right time seeing as Phoenix is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Henley, they will head out on the road to square off against Mazama at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Henley knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Mazama likes a good challenge.
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