Kentwood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Auburn Riverside Ravens. On the bright side, the five- run performance marked the Conquerors' highest-scoring matchup to date.
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.
At the plate, Sofia Mottern Salinas was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Gabby Greenwood, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Kentwood's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Auburn Riverside, their victory was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-2.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Kentwood is set to take on their familiar foe Mt. Rainier at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Auburn Riverside will challenge rival Tahoma at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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