Kennedy extended their losing streak to eight on Friday, dropping their season record down to 2-10-1 in the process. They lost 16-2 to the Vallejo Redhawks. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Redhawks this season, with their most recent loss being a 12-7 defeat last Wednesday.
As for Vallejo, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-7-1 record this season. Considering they have won six contests by more than nine runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Vallejo's part, Madeleine Melgoza was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Melgoza has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Se'Maj McFarland and Roxana Villarreal did most of the damage at the plate: McFarland got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Villarreal got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and three RBI. Amiyah Davis was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
As of now, neither Kennedy nor Vallejo have any future games scheduled.
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