Lapwai was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 28-0 defeat at the hands of the Kendrick Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lapwai of the 19-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Kendrick's part, Tucker Ashmead made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ashmead was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Kendrick got a massive performance out of Nate Kimberling, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Fitzmorris, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles.
Lapwai's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Kendrick, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Lapwai by a score of 16-1 later that day.
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