Kennedy was the 5-1 winner over Cerritos when they last played one another back in February, but their luck changed this time around. The Kennedy Fighting Irish fell just short of the Cerritos Dons by a score of 9-8 on Monday. While the Fighting Irish didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Dons 6-2 in the first period.
Priscilla Alvarez and Marilyn Zarate did some serious damage despite the final result: Alvarez scored a run while going 1-for-4, while Zarate scored two runs while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs Zarate has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalie Headley, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
Even though they lost, Kennedy hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cerritos struck out eight times.
Kennedy's loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Cerritos, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kennedy will challenge La Mirada at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. La Mirada will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Kennedy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cerritos, they will face off against Fountain Valley at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Cerritos will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
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