Walla Walla had lost three straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 2-11 to make it four. They lost 12-2 to the Kamiakin Braves. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Braves this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 23-2 last Tuesday.
Walla Walla saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mady Olivares, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
As for Kamiakin, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 11-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.4 runs over those games.
On Kamiakin's side, Lizzie O'Leary made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. O'Leary has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with four RBI, one triple, and one double. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Brookelyn Cole was incredible, going 3-for-5 with four runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Analise Thomasson, who went 2-for-5 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Walla Walla will venture away from home to square off against Pasco at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.75 runs per game on average), something the Blue Devils will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Kamiakin, they are taking a road trip to face off against Hanford at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Braves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 13.3 runs per game this season.
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