Kearns was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 16-2 to the Cyprus Pirates. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Kearns of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Kearns saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Stephani Serna, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Kearns hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cyprus struck out six times.
On Cyprus' side, Bree Garcia made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Garcia has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Garcia was also big at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ainzleigh Quinn, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and three RBI. Ajla Hadzialijagic was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.
Kearns' defeat dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Cyprus, their win bumped their record up to 13-10.
Kearns will head out on the road to face off against Viewmont at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Kearns has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Cyprus, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against East at 1:00 p.m. East knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past four games -- so hopefully Cyprus likes a good challenge.
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