
Yellowjackets
03/11/25 vs St. Louis Catholic | 12-2 |
03/08/25 vs Houma Christian | 16-6 |
03/08/25 @ Loreauville | 12-2 |
03/07/25 @ Winnfield | 7-3 |
03/01/25 @ Vinton | 16-1 |
+ 2 more games |
Kinder had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.2 runs) and they went ahead and made it seven on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the St. Louis Catholic Saints. The Yellowjackets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by nine runs or more this season.
Brianna Fontenot was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, two triples, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Kinder let Caegen Manuel and Lyla Green run wild. Manuel scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 3-for-4, while Green went 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Samantha Hayes, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Kinder always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Kinder pushed their record up to 8-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 7.5 runs. As for St. Louis Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kinder will square off against Rapides at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for St. Louis Catholic, they will take on South Beauregard at 6:00 p.m. on March 20th.
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