For the first time this season, Kimball will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup on Friday. They will venture away from home to square off against the Conrad Chargers at 6:30 p.m. Kimball has given up an average of 10.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Kimball is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They came up short against Lincoln on Tuesday, falling 30-19. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kimberly Gonzales was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing Six bases. while going 4-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Alissa Talamantes, who scored three runs and stole Four bases. while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Gonzales wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Kimball kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Conrad came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by an 11-4 margin over the Mustangs. The result was nothing new for the Chargers, who have now won six games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Conrad pushed their record up to 8-4 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Kimball, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Kimball took their victory against Conrad in their previous meeting back in February of 2024 by a conclusive 16-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for Kimball since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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