Kamiak is on a nine-game streak of home wins, while Jackson is on a six-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Kamiak Knights will take on the Jackson Timberwolves at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Monday, Kamiak never let their opponents score. They blew past Meadowdale 10-0.
Synclair Mawudeku and Ally Boulger made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Mawudeku struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Boulger struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Mawudeku has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Mawudeku scored a run while going 1-for-2, while Boulger went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Kylie McClure and Emma Stansfield did most of the damage at the plate: McClure went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Stansfield scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Scarlette Chapman was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Jackson's rock-solid pitcher showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Arlington with a sharp 15-0 victory.
Like Kamiak, Jackson also got a great game from a two-way player: Yanina Sherwood (2024-UNLV). She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Sherwood (2024-UNLV) was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rachel Sysum (2024-Fresno State), who went 3-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Hailey Pelletier (2024), who went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a double.
Kamiak's win bumped their record up to 13-0. As for Jackson, their victory bumped their record up to 10-1.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Kamiak has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .523. However, it's not like Jackson struggles in that department as they've averaged .520. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Kamiak came out on top in a nail-biter against Jackson when the teams last played back in April of 2023, sneaking past 2-1. Does Kamiak have another victory up their sleeve, or will Jackson turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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