The East Thunderbirds will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Campbell County Camels on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
East had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They put the hurt on Rock Springs with a sharp 9-1 win back in March. The victory continues a trend for the Thunderbirds in their matchups with the TIGERS: they've now won three in a row.
Meanwhile, Campbell County faced Kelly Walsh in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Camels blew past the Trojans 15-7. The result was nothing new for the Camels, who have now won 16 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Madison Cone was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one home run.
In other batting news, Campbell County got a massive performance out of Caden Seminar, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one double. Those five RBI gave Seminar a new career-high. Sadie Cole was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Campbell County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matches.
East came out on top in a nail-biter against Campbell County in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, sneaking past 7-6. Will the Thunderbirds repeat their success, or do the Camels have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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