Softball Recap: Kenyon-Wanamingo Knights vs. New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva Panthers
Kenyon-Wanamingo has not done well against New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Kenyon-Wanamingo Knights walked away with a 5-1 victory over the New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva Panthers. For Kenyon-Wanamingo, this counts as revenge for the 21-3 defeat New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Josie Flom made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Flom has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings every time she's pitched this season. Flom was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on MacKenzie Moore, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Kenyon-Wanamingo now has a winning record of 6-5. As for New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
Kenyon-Wanamingo will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Randolph at 4:30 p.m. Randolph is coming into the match with six straight wins on the road, so Kenyon-Wanamingo will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva, they will take on Maple River at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Maple River will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva surely won't give up without a fight.
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