Softball Game Recap: Memorial Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Apr 30, 2024, 6:30pm

Softball Recap: Memorial Roughriders vs. Kenton Wildcats

Memorial fell victim to Kenton and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Kenton Wildcats. Memorial was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Kenton apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.

Ryleigh Berg spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.

Memorial has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-7-1 record this season. As for Kenton, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-4.

Memorial will head out on the road to challenge Van Wert at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Memorial is facing Van Wert at the right time seeing as Van Wert is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Kenton, they will be playing at home against Ada at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Ada is coming into the contest with five straight wins on the road, so Kenton will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.

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