Pembroke's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past the Kendall Eagles 17-3. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Dragons' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Jayden Hootman
| 04/24/25 @ Kendall | 7 |
| 04/22/25 @ Webber | 4 |
| 04/21/25 @ Barker | 4 |
| 04/04/25 vs Attica | 6 |
Jayden Hootman made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.2 strikeouts per game. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those runs marked the first that she has scored this season.
In other batting news, Taylor Bischoff was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with six RBI, two doubles, and one run. That run marked the first that she has scored this season. Reagan Schneider was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI.
Pembroke always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .535. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Pembroke's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Kendall, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Pembroke will challenge rival Webber at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Kendall is set to face off against their familiar foe Holley at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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