Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Grand Island). They blew past the Kenmore West Blue Devils 14-3 on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Vikings also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Natalie Kopf made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one triple and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Grand Island got a massive performance out of Kalie Farkas, who went 4-for-6 with two runs and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Maddie McGowan, who went 3-for-6 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
Grand Island kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 21 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in three consecutive contests.
Vikings
| 04/25/25 @ Kenmore West | 14-3 |
| 05/03/24 @ North Tonawanda | 1-0 |
| 04/26/24 @ Kenmore West | 12-0 |
| 04/24/24 @ Kenmore East | 12-0 |
| 04/19/24 @ Lockport | 16-2 |
| 04/15/24 @ Niagara Falls | 4-2 |
Grand Island's victory was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-2. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Kenmore West, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Coincidentally, Grand Island and Kenmore West will both be playing Kenmore East the next time they take the field. The Blue Devils will head out to face the Bulldogs at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, while the Vikings will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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