Softball Recap: Rice Bulldogs vs. Kemp Yellowjackets
Rice came into Tuesday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Kemp Yellowjackets by a score of 8-5 on Tuesday. The win was just what Rice needed coming off of a 13-6 defeat in their prior matchup.
C Van Cleave spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on W Wharton, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was H Adams, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Rice's victory bumped their record up to 4-7. As for Kemp, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Rice is on the road again on Friday to play Blooming Grove at 6:00 p.m. Blooming Grove will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Rice surely won't give up without a fight. As for Kemp, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Malakoff at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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