Raytown South had lost seven straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-12 to make it eight. They came up short against the Kearney Bulldogs, falling 18-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-0 two weeks ago.
As for Kearney, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 11-2. Give their pitching crew some credit: that's the team's fourth straight shutout.
For Kearney's part, Kate Landewee was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Landewee has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single hit any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Kearney got a massive performance out of Ellie Switzer, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Those RBI marked the first that Switzer has brought in this season. Kennedi Casey was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Raytown South will challenge St. Michael the Archangel at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Kearney, they will head out to face off against Excelsior Springs at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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