Kennedy had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 13-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Santiam Wolverines. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it six in a row.
Gabriela Farnsworth and Madelyn Schaecher stepped up to the plate in a big way. Farnsworth scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Schaecher scored two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Emily Ruef was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.

Trojans
03/18/25 @ Santiam | 56.8% |
05/10/24 vs Blanchet Catholic | 25.8% |
05/08/24 @ Blanchet Catholic | 29.6% |
05/03/24 @ Salem Academy | 52.2% |
05/01/24 vs Salem Academy | 36.4% |
+ 5 more games |
Even though they lost, Kennedy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Santiam pushed their record up to 2-0 with the victory, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kennedy will host Gervais at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Santiam, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Colton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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