Larkin lost against Bartlett back in April, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Larkin Royals fell just short of the Bartlett Hawks by a score of 9-8. The defeat continues a trend for Larkin in their matchups with Bartlett: they've now lost three in a row.
Kenya Ventura and Brynn Kerber stepped up to the plate in a big way. Ventura went 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Kerber went 1-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Kerber hasn't dropped below three RBI for four straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaitlyn Neubert, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
Larkin's loss dropped their record down to 11-11. As for Bartlett, they pushed their record up to 16-8 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Larkin will take on Glenbard South at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Bartlett, they will head out on the road to challenge Streamwood at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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