The Kentwood Conquerors will take on the Stadium Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Kentwood is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
On Tuesday, Kentwood didn't have quite enough to beat Mt. Rainier and fell 9-8.
Jordyn Butts was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off seven hits. Butts was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Gabby Greenwood made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, one triple, and one double. Another player making a difference was Lysa Napihaa, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Stadium's offense. They came up short against Auburn Riverside on Tuesday, falling 11-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Tigers have suffered since March 26th.
Kentwood's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Stadium, their loss dropped their record down to 8-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Kentwood has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Stadium struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Kentwood might still be hurting after the 11-0 defeat they got from Stadium in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Conquerors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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