Callaway's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Rutland Hurricanes as the Callaway Cavaliers made off with a 13-1 win. That's more bragging rights for the Cavaliers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kinley Smith and Ella Kelly did most of the damage at the plate: Smith scored three runs while going 2-for-2, while Kelly went 2-for-3 with five RBI. That's the most hits Smith has posted since back in August. Another player making a difference was Karlie Walker, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Callaway always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .640. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rutland only posted an OBP of .143.
Callaway has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 5-9 record this season. As for Rutland, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.
Callaway will look to defend their home field on Monday against Starr's Mill at 5:00 p.m. Callaway is facing Starr's Mill at the right time seeing as Starr's Mill is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Rutland, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Northside at 5:30 p.m. Northside is coming into the game with eight straight defeats at home, meaning Rutland will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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