Kennedy is 0-4 against De La Salle since May of 2017 but things could change on Wednesday. Kennedy is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will take on De La Salle at 4:30 p.m. Kennedy will be strutting in after a win while De La Salle will be coming in after a loss.
Kennedy barely beat Juarez the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Kennedy put the hurt on Juarez with a sharp 16-6 victory on Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Crusaders needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Ilanni Reyes was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Reyes was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jessica Monarrez was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Sofia Buzos was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, De La Salle lost 13-3 to Olentangy Orange on Thursday.
Like Kennedy, De La Salle also got a great game from a two-way player: Analise Francois. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Francois has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
Francois wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mya Alvarez, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Alina Gallardo also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
De La Salle has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season. The win got Kennedy back to even at 1-1.
Kennedy suffered a grim 19-3 defeat to De La Salle in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can Kennedy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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