For the second straight game, Holmes will face off against Camden County. The Aces will face off against the Bruins at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Holmes has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Holmes is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 12 runs on Friday, they were much more limited against Camden County on Tuesday. They lost 15-1 to the Bruins. The defeat continues a trend for the Aces in their meetings with the Bruins: they've now lost eight in a row.
For Camden County's part, Julia Doppler made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Doppler has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Camden County got a big performance out of Kaitlynn Barnes, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI Barnes has posted since back in April of 2025. Ellie Barker was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Camden County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .561. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Camden County has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Holmes, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Holmes has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Camden County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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