On Saturday, East faced Campbell County in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The East Thunderbirds had just enough and edged the Campbell County Camels out 7-6. That result was just more of the same for these two, as East also won the last time the pair played last Friday.
For Campbell County's part, Avery Gray spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 13 Ks. Gray has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Lanae Kimbley made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Patience Smith, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
East pushed their record up to 25-6 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Campbell County, their defeat dropped their record down to 21-10.
East didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 10-0 loss vs. Thunder Basin on the 18th. Campbell County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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