Softball Recap: James Kenan Tigers vs. East Duplin Panthers
James Kenan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the East Duplin Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to James Kenan of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Jourdan Joe made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two doubles.
On East Duplin's side, Morgan Brown made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off eight hits. Brown has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Brown was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ava Noble, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kinsley Bond, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
James Kenan's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for East Duplin, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
James Kenan will be playing in front of their home fans against Wallace-Rose Hill at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wallace-Rose Hill's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so James Kenan's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for East Duplin, they will head out on the road to challenge South Lenoir at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. South Lenoir will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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