For the second straight game, Stevenson will face off against Kalama. The Bulldogs are taking a road trip to challenge the Chinooks at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Stevenson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.7 runs per game this season.
Stevenson had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Kalama put an end to it on Tuesday. The Bulldogs took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Chinooks. The Bulldogs' loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
For Kalama's part, Delaney Rinard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Colbie Manninen, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Ada Schlangen, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Kalama hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive matches.
Kalama's record now sits at 9-5. As for Stevenson, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-4.
Kalama's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Stevenson has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.5 hits per game. It's a different story for Kalama, though, as they've been averaging 11.4 hits. Given Stevenson's sizable advantage in that area, the Chinooks will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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