Kentwood is a perfect 10-0 against Mt. Rainier since April of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Conquerors will head out on the road to challenge the Rams at 4:00 p.m. Kentwood is looking for their season's first victory.
Things were looking good for Kentwood after they put the first runs on the board on Wednesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Auburn Riverside by a score of 6-5. Conquerors fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Ravens since on Wednesday.
Kaitlyn Vert
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Kaitlyn Vert spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks. Those ten strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Sofia Mottern Salinas made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Gabby Greenwood also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Meanwhile, Mt. Rainier hadn't done well against Kennedy Catholic recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Rams put the hurt on the Lancers with a sharp 18-9 win. The game was the first time the Rams have beaten the Lancers on their field since May 14, 2021.
Miley Garrison and Willow Stokes did most of the damage at the plate: Garrison scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances, while Stokes went 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. Makayla Oliver was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Mt. Rainier's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Kentwood, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
Everything went Kentwood's way against Mt. Rainier in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, as Kentwood made off with an 18-0 win. Do the Conquerors have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Rams turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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