Softball Preview: Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy Tigers vs. Kennedy Cougars
The Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy Tigers will head out on the road to challenge the Kennedy Cougars at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
While Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy couldn't quite beat De La Salle on Thursday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the six-point loss they were dealt last Wednesday. Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy fell just short of De La Salle by a score of 9-7.
Ashtyn Rogers put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off six hits. Rogers has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Rogers was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Jadon Russell was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Alyvia Palmisano was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Kennedy pushed their score all the way to ten last Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 33-10 walloping at the hands of Booker T. Washington. Kennedy's defeat continues an unfortunate trend for the team, making it four in a row.
Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy's loss dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Kennedy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.
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