The Royal Knights have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Klahowya Eagles at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Saturday, Royal earned a 10-6 victory over Kiona-Benton.
Jill Allred made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Allred has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 13 consecutive pitching appearances. Allred was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Audrey Bergeson was incredible, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Lily Delarosa was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Meanwhile, Klahowya entered their tilt with Cascade Christian with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cougars on Friday and snuck past 4-2.
Bailey O'Brien spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, McKenna Sullivan was excellent, going 2-for-2 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Landyn Watson, who went 2-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Royal pushed their record up to 18-8 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home. As for Klahowya, their victory bumped their record up to 17-5.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Royal has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .471. However, it's not like Klahowya struggles in that department as they've averaged .483. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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