Softball Recap: Kennedy Triumphs

Kennedy came out on top against American on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run first inning. The Titans walked away with a 6-3 victory over the Eagles. The Titans haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.

Madelyn Montague made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

In other pitching news, Violet Jaramillo tossed a big game, pitching 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits.

Savannah De La Mater

Stolen Base (Career)

05/12/26 @ American	4
05/08/25 vs American	3
05/07/26 vs Mission San Jose	2
04/24/26 vs Newark Memorial	1
04/16/26 vs American	1

Back at the plate, Lucienne Sotelo and Savannah De La Mater did most of the damage at the plate: Sotelo went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run, while De La Mater went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases and two runs. Those four stolen bases gave De La Mater a new career-high. Paisley Kahler was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.

Kennedy's record now sits at 8-11. As for American, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 13 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-19 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Kennedy will face off against rival Newark Memorial at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, American is set to square off against their familiar foe Moreau Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.