For the second straight game, Richland Northeast will face off against Camden. The Cavaliers will head out on the road to face off against the Bulldogs at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Richland Northeast is coming into the matchup on a six-game losing streak.
Camden hit Richland Northeast with a five-run fifth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Cavaliers came up short against the Bulldogs, falling 13-1.
For Camden's part, Maddie Stokes made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Stokes has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Camden got a big performance out of KK Washington, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Alyssa Faulkenberry was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Camden lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Richland Northeast's defeat dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Camden, their record now sits at 8-10.
Richland Northeast's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. The Cavaliers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Camden, though, as they've been averaging only 0.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Richland Northeast continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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