The Kelso Hilanders will venture away from home to square off against the Evergreen Plainsmen at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Kelso is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Kelso will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs last Tuesday, then bounced right back against Evergreen on Friday. The Hilanders put the hurt on the Plainsmen with a sharp 13-0 win. The Hilanders haven't had any issues with the Plainsmen recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Paityn Mackin made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other pitching news, Kylie Killett looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Skylar Richie was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. Aspyn Gravelle was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
Kelso always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Kelso's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-5. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Evergreen, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
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