Softball Game Preview: Clarence Will Face Kennedy

By Team Reports Jun 4, 2024, 6:25am

Softball Preview: Clarence Red Devils vs. Kennedy Cougars

The Clarence Red Devils will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Kennedy Cougars at 3:00 p.m. Clarence's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Kennedy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

Clarence is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over Webster Schroeder.

Ella Harrison spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up 18 Ks.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Taylor Pavelski, who went 1-for-4 with a home run.

Meanwhile, Kennedy's hitters rose to the challenge against a Lions pitching crew that boasted an average of only 3.21 runs allowed on Friday. Kennedy put the hurt on West Islip with a sharp 10-1 victory.

Clarence is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season. As for Kennedy, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.

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