Kennedy had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They put the hurt on the Aurora Central Trojans with a sharp 14-3 victory on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Commanders have posted since August 31, 2023.
Genesis Lujan made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Lujan was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Alexiah Lunas was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Aleeyah Garcia, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Kennedy will host Gateway at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Aurora Central, they will venture away from home to square off against Mullen at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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