Kent City dropped their record down to 15-8 on Monday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Hart Pirates, falling 7-1. The Eagles were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Pirates earlier this season, when they won 7-4.
As for Hart, their win bumped their record up to 17-8. The result was nothing new for the Pirates, who have now won 11 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
For Hart's part, Kelsey Copenhaver spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up nine Ks. Copenhaver has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Leah Walker and Nora Chickering did most of the damage at the plate: Walker went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Chickering went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. That's the most runs Walker has posted over her last ten contests. The team also got some help courtesy of Maryn Klotz, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kent City will challenge Fremont at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hart, they will take on Spring Lake at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Pirates' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lakers have averaged an impressive 9.1 runs per game this season.
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