New Kent had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They were the clear victors by an 18-5 margin over the York Falcons on Friday. The Trojans have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Falcons, too.
Abbie Kegley
| 03/21/25 @ York | 7 |
| 05/13/24 vs Poquoson | 5 |
| 04/23/24 @ Tabb | 4 |
| 04/22/24 @ Jamestown | 4 |
| 03/20/24 @ Bruton | 4 |
Abbie Kegley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. What's more, she gave up only one walk, the fewest she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and seven RBI while going 2-for-4. Those seven RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, New Kent let Hannah Tober and Kenley Rowe run wild. Tober scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Rowe scored three runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs Rowe has posted since back in May of 2024. Mariah Leonard was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
New Kent always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as York only posted an OBP of .364.
York's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Coming up, New Kent will square off against Lafayette at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. New Kent is facing Lafayette at the right time seeing as Lafayette is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for York, they are taking a road trip to take on Warhill at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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