Kennett put the finishing touches on their 15th blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 22-6 margin over the Holcomb Hornets. Kennett's win was all the more impressive since Holcomb was averaging only 3.41 runs allowed on the season.
Handley McAtee made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. McAtee was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and three runs. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Kennett got a massive performance out of Avery Payne, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kynsly McCaig, who scored four runs while going 3-for-3.
The victory (which was Kennett's fifth in a row) raised their record to 20-6. As for Holcomb, their defeat ended a 19-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 21-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kennett will take on Greenville at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Holcomb, they will be playing at home against East Prairie at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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