Kennedy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 16-4 to the Chavez Titans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Kennedy of the 12-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Alissa Zamarripa put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Zamarripa was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Zoe Chavez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Like Kennedy, Chavez also got a great game from a two-way player: Madyson Herrera. She struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up four earned runs off three hits. Herrera has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Herrera was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with six RBI, two triples, and two stolen bases.
In other batting news, SUSSIE MARTINEZ was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-2. Isabella Rodriguez was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Kennedy's loss dropped their record down to 6-15. As for Chavez, their victory bumped their record up to 11-14-1.
While Kennedy had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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