Kalama has won three straight games at home, while Seton Catholic has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The Chinooks will welcome the Cougars at 4:00 p.m. Kalama has given up an average of 7.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Kalama's offense. They lost 11-0 to Seton Catholic on Tuesday. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Chinooks were not able to get on the board.
For Seton Catholic's part, Jocelyn Kender was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Kender has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Kingsley Williams was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Brooklynn Lubisich, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Kalama's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 6-2. As for Seton Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Kalama hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .373. However, it's not like Seton Catholic struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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