The Kennett Blue Demons will venture away from home to challenge the Unionville Longhorns at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Kennett has given up an average of 11.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Sun Valley hit Kennett with a five-run third inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Blue Demons lost 11-1 to the Vanguards. The loss continues a trend for the Blue Demons in their meetings with the Vanguards: they've now lost six in a row.
Kennett saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Camryn Defrank, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 14 runs the game before, Unionville was a bit more limited in their game on Wednesday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Bayard Rustin.
Peyton Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
Unionville's defeat dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Kennett, their loss dropped their record down to 5-13.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Kennett hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like Unionville struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Kennett suffered a grim 14-4 defeat to Unionville when the teams last played on Monday. Can the Blue Demons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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