Kennedy's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They blew past the Denver West Cowboys 15-1. The result was nothing new for the Commanders, who have now won four matchups by 11 runs or more so far this season.
Genesis Lujan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over four innings pitched. The dominant performance gave her a new career- in strikeouts. Lujan was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Amerie Herrera was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Giana Valdez, who went 1-for-1 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Kennedy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .622. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Denver West only posted an OBP of .333.
Kennedy's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Denver West, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Kennedy will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Denver North at 4:30 p.m. Kennedy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Denver West, they will head out to take on Peak to Peak at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Peak to Peak will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Denver West surely won't give up without a fight.
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