Kenowa Hills extended their losing streak to 11 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 1-13 in the process. They came up short against the Sparta Spartans, falling 27-2. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Kenowa Hills saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Josie Ouellette, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
As for Sparta, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Sparta's side, Taliya Dauser made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Dauser has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Alaysia Hammock was incredible, going a perfect 5-for-5 with five runs, six RBI, and two doubles. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Jurnee Ross was another key player, going 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.
While Kenowa Hills had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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