Softball Recap: Alameda Pirates vs. Kennedy Commanders
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Centaurus, Alameda was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They skirted past the Kennedy Commanders 19-17. The high-scoring effort was just what the Pirates needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Claire To was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Andi Padilla, who scored three runs and stole six bases while going 1-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Alameda kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.1 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last five matches they've averaged 9.
Alameda is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-8 record this season. As for Kennedy, they dropped their record down to 8-10 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Lincoln the next time they take the field. Alameda will host Lincoln at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, while Kennedy will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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