Kenwood's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Franklin Indians a 5-0 shutout. The win was some much needed relief for the Bluebirds as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
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Kyle Rineman made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out nine over 6.2 innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Kenwood is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-3 otherwise. Rineman was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. He also hit two doubles, marking his first of the season.
Rineman wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lucas Cintron, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Carter Pugh was another, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
The victory got Kenwood back to even at 4-4. As for Franklin, they dropped their record down to 1-8 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kenwood will head out to take on Eastern Tech at 9:00 a.m. on Monday. As for Franklin, they will venture away from home to square off against Liberty at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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