South put the finishing touches on their eighth blowout victory of the season on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Kenston Bombers a 9-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for South, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The result came thanks to Violet Dichazy's shutout, as she gave up just four hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, South got a massive performance out of Cheyenne Patton, who went 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Addyson Matriano, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-5.
South's victory bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Kenston, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-12 record this season.
South will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Gilmour Academy at 5:15 p.m. Gilmour Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.5 runs per game this season. As for Kenston, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Wickliffe at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Wickliffe's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Kenston's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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