The Kellis Cougars will be playing at home against the Apollo Hawks at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Kellis is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
Kellis had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Paradise Valley a 10-0 shutout on Tuesday. Kellis might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won three games by ten runs or more this season.
Jayden Garcia was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Val Barrera was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Apollo's offense. Their tough 15-0 defeat to Willow Canyon on Monday might stick with them for a while. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Apollo in their matchups with Willow Canyon: they've now lost five in a row.
Kellis' victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Apollo, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.
Kellis suffered a grim 8-2 defeat to Apollo in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Can Kellis avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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