Softball Preview: Kendrick Tigers vs. Genesee Bulldogs
Kendrick is on a five-game streak of home wins, while Genesee is on a nine-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Kendrick Tigers will take on the Genesee Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
On Monday, Kendrick came up short against Genesee and fell 9-6. The loss continues a trend for Kendrick in their matchups with Genesee: they've now lost three in a row.
For Genesee's part, Kendra Meyer was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Meyer has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Meyer was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Genesee let Sydney Banks and Harlei Donner loose on the outfield. Banks scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Donner scored a run and stole a base. The team also got some help courtesy of Rylie Baysinger, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Kendrick's defeat dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Genesee, their victory bumped their record up to 13-0.
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