Kelly Walsh hasn't had much luck against Campbell County recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Trojans will head out on the road to square off against the Camels at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Campbell County will take on a team with plenty of momentum: Kelly Walsh extended their winning streak to three two weeks ago. The Trojans were the clear victors by a 17-2 margin over Worland. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for the Trojans this season.
Meanwhile, Campbell County faced Sheridan in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Camels put the hurt on the Broncs with a sharp 11-1 win.
Sam Torres was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Campbell County got a big performance out of Lanae Kimbley, who went 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. Kimbley has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Courtney Thayer was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Campbell County hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive matches.
Campbell County has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 15 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for Kelly Walsh, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
Kelly Walsh suffered a grim 21-1 defeat to Campbell County when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Can the Trojans avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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