
Bulldogs
04/04/25 @ Highland Prep | 23 |
03/26/25 @ Odyssey Institute | 22 |
03/31/25 @ Parker | 18 |
03/06/25 vs Many Farms | 17 |
02/28/25 @ Wickenburg | 15 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Kingman). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Highland Prep Honey Badgers a 23-0 shutout on Friday. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by six runs or more this season.
Destiny Hartley made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Hartley was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Kally Hernandez was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, eight RBI, and four runs. Those eight RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Destiny Kogianes, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Kingman kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are 6-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Kingman pushed their record up to 10-11 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 21.0 runs over those games. As for Highland Prep, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kingman will face off against Tonopah Valley at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Phoenix have averaged an impressive 10 runs per game this season. As for Highland Prep, they will take on River Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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