Recap: Port Aransas Marlins vs. Kenedy Lions
Port Aransas came into Tuesday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Kenedy Lions by a score of 10-7 on Tuesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Port Aransas also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
For Kenedy's part, Cayden Lewallen was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. Lewallen was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two triples and four RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one triple the last four times she's played.
In other batting news, Bel Solis and Gabby Villanueva did some serious damage despite the final result: Solis scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Villanueva scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Villanueva is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kayla Salas, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
Port Aransas' victory bumped their record up to 8-11. As for Kenedy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Port Aransas is on the road again on Friday to play Yorktown at 6:00 p.m. Yorktown and Port Aransas are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Kenedy, they will head out on the road to take on Three Rivers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Three Rivers is coming into the match with ten straight wins at home, so Kenedy will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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