Crean Lutheran is 0-8 against Kennedy since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Crean Lutheran Saints will head out on the road to challenge the Kennedy Fighting Irish at 3:15 p.m.
After soaring to 12 runs the game before, Crean Lutheran were a bit more limited in their game on Monday. Their tough 11-0 loss to Pacifica might stick with them for a while.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Kennedy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They skirted past Valencia 13-11. Kennedy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kennedy got a great performance from Riley Davison as she tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Davison has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Katie Torrez was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Alexandra Chavarin, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Crean Lutheran's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Kennedy, their win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-8.
Crean Lutheran suffered a grim 18-2 defeat to Kennedy in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can Crean Lutheran avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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