Kennewick was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 16-1 walloping at the hands of the Hanford Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Kennewick of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Hanford's part, Carah Sweet (Sacred Heart Univ) made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). Sweet (Sacred Heart Univ) has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Sweet (Sacred Heart Univ) was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Kenzie Hofstad was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI. Sydney Hogan was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
Kennewick's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Hanford, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kennewick will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Southridge at 5:00 p.m. on April 9th. As for Hanford, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Chiawana at 4:00 p.m. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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