Kennett is 2-7 against Downingtown East since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Kennett Blue Demons will look to defend their home field against the Downingtown East Cougars at 3:45 p.m. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Kennett is is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 25th straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They fell victim to a tough 15-0 loss at the hands of East.
Meanwhile, Downingtown East unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of Downingtown West by a score of 2-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which Downingtown East was not able to get on the board.
Rachael Schumann spent all 7.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. Those 7.1 innings set a new season-high mark for her.
Kennett's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Downingtown East, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.
Kennett might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Downingtown East when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Kennett have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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