For the second straight game, Kalama will face off against Stevenson. The Chinooks will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. Kalama is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Kalama gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 6-2 win over Stevenson. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Chinooks.
Delaney Rinard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits.
At the plate, Colbie Manninen was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Lahna Moon, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
Kalama hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive contests.
Kalama's victory bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Stevenson, with the loss, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 9-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Kalama has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Stevenson struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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