The Kelso Hilanders will play host again on Thursday to welcome the Skyview Storm, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Kelso owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Mark Morris and snuck past 2-0.
Not much got past Paityn Mackin, who gave up just two hits and racked up 15 Ks to keep Mark Morris off the board.
On the hitting side, Kelso's victory was truly a team effort as one different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Peyton Champagne, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Skyview can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Evergreen with a sharp 12-4 win. The victory was familiar territory for Skyview who now have three in a row.
Maddie Milhorn made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Milhorn has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Milhorn was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Maya Figueroa was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. S Groesbeck was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Kelso's win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Skyview, their victory bumped their record up to 7-0-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Kelso has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Skyview struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10.4. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Kelso came up short against Skyview when the teams last played back in March, falling 7-2. Will Kelso have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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