Softball Preview: Reavis Rams vs. Kennedy Crusaders
Reavis is 3-0 against Kennedy since March of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Reavis Rams will look to defend their home field against the Kennedy Crusaders at 4:30 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Tuesday, Reavis needed a bit of extra time to put away Argo. They had just enough and edged the Argonauts out 8-7. The win was a breath of fresh air for Reavis as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Sienna Aragones, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Gustafson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Kennedy waltzed into their game on Saturday with nine straight wins... but they left with ten. They never let the Wolverines onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory. The result was nothing new for Kennedy, who have now won seven contests by six runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Ariel Huerta, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, six RBI, and a double. She hasn't dropped below three RBI for four straight games. Another player making a difference was Angelina Gregory, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Reavis' win bumped their record up to 8-14. As for Kennedy, their victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-4.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Reavis hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Kennedy struggles in that department as they've averaged .614. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Reavis took their win against Kennedy in their previous matchup back in March of 2022 by a conclusive 17-2. Will Reavis repeat their success, or does Kennedy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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