Kimball has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Sierra Timberwolves at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Kimball is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
If Kimball beats Sierra with four runs on Tuesday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matches with that exact score. Kimball came out on top against East Union by a score of 4-1 on Thursday.
Alexa Contreras spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Elysia Duarte, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Rinker, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Sierra was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 13-0 to Central Catholic.
Kimball's victory bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Sierra, their loss dropped their record down to 4-14.
Kimball took their win against Sierra in their previous matchup back in April by a conclusive 12-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Kimball since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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