Softball Recap: Kendrick Tigers vs. Clearwater Valley Rams
Kendrick can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Clearwater Valley Rams. This was a revenge contest for Kendrick, as the team was forced to settle for a 5-2 loss when these two played on Thursday.
Hayden Kimberling was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Hali Anderson, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
On Clearwater Valley's side, Jessica Ketola was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She struck out 19 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Ketola has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Ketola was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Ketola wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alex Palmer, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI. Autum Martinez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Clearwater Valley didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 19 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Kendrick's victory bumped their record up to 10-6. As for Clearwater Valley, their record is now 9-3.
Kendrick will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Lapwai at 4:30 p.m. Lapwai is coming into the game with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Kendrick will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Clearwater Valley, they will square off against Genesee at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Genesee will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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