Softball Recap: Kentridge triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Josephine Thompson

By Team Reports May 8, 2024, 6:03pm

Softball Recap: Kentridge Chargers vs. Kentlake Falcons

Kentridge can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent game on Wednesday. They never let the Kentlake Falcons onto the board and left with an 8-0 win. That's two games straight that Kentridge has won by exactly eight runs.

Josephine Thompson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. Thompson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Thompson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, Mackenzie Coble was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Raegan Wallace was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.

Kentridge has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 9-7 record this season. As for Kentlake, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-13.

Kentridge will head out on the road to square off against Tahoma at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Kentlake, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Federal Way at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Kentlake is facing Federal Way at the right time seeing as Federal Way is stuck on a three-game losing streak.

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