It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Campbell ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They won by a run and slipped past the Kennesaw Mountain Mustangs 7-6. This was payback for the Spartans, who suffered a 7-5 loss the last time these two teams met.
Kaya Klein was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 13 batters over eight innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Klein was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sam Williams, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI. Harper MacDonald was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Campbell didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 13 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Campbell's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Kennesaw Mountain, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Campbell will venture away from home to take on Osborne at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Campbell is facing Osborne at the right time seeing as Osborne is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Kennesaw Mountain, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Alexander at 6:00 p.m.
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