The Skyview Storm will head out on the road to square off against the Kelso Hilanders at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Skyview is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
Skyview can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent contest on Wednesday. They blew past Evergreen 12-4. Winning may never get old, but Skyview sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Maddie Milhorn was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Milhorn has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Milhorn was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Maya Figueroa was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was S Groesbeck, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Kelso proved they can win big two weeks ago (they won by nine) but on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They never let Mark Morris onto the board and left with a 2-0 win.
Paityn Mackin spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on two hits and racked up 15 Ks.
At the plate, Kelso's victory was truly a team effort as one different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Peyton Champagne, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Skyview's record is now 7-0-1. As for Kelso, their record is now 3-5.
Kelso's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Skyview has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. It's a different story for Kelso, though, as they've only averaged .317. Will they be able to contain Skyview's hitters?
Skyview was able to grind out a solid win over Kelso in their previous matchup back in March, winning 7-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Skyview since the squad 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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