Kennett won against Dyersburg last Wednesday with eight runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. The Kennett Indians had just enough and edged the Portageville Bulldogs out 8-7. The victory was familiar territory for Kennett who now have three in a row.
Emma Bodkin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Handley McAtee was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Kynsly McCaig, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Kennett's win bumped their record up to 18-6. As for Portageville, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 17-10.
Kennett didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 16-1 victory vs. Malden on the 23rd. As for Portageville, they will head out on the road to face off against Oran at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Portageville is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
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