Kendrick and Genesee squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Kendrick had to settle for second. They fell 12-7 to the Genesee Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Kendrick of the 10-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
Kennadie Kirk led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Hailey Taylor was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Kendrick was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .455. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Genesee only posted a batting average of .250.
On Genesee's side, Kendra Meyer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. Meyer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Genesee's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Makayla Herman, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Kendrick's defeat dropped their record down to 16-8. As for Genesee, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 21-2.
As of now, neither Kendrick nor Genesee have any future games scheduled.
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