Softball Recap: Doniphan Dons vs. Kelly Hawks
There's no place like home for Doniphan, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They walked away with an 8-5 victory over the Kelly Hawks on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Dons, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kenzee Davis made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 12 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, Kiernyn Bond was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Makenzie Taylor, who scored two runs while going 3-for-6.
Doniphan lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Doniphan's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Kelly, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Doniphan will head out to face off against Twin Rivers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Doniphan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Kelly, they will take on Jefferson at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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