Kelso managed to slip by Central Kitsap the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Hilanders came up short against the Cougars on Saturday, falling 9-1. The Hilanders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Kelso's loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 16-8. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the defeats came by an average of only 2.75 runs. As for Central Kitsap, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-9-1 record this season.
Kelso didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 8-1 loss against Decatur on the 17th. Central Kitsap does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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