Kennedy can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Washington Huskies out 8-6. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Kennedy also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Marilyn Rivas made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Rivas has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Rivas was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with an RBI.
In other batting news, Kennedy let Danica Harper and Juliette Dekker loose on the outfield. Harper scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-4, while Dekker scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Mandee nguyen was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
On Washington's side, Cassandra Price made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Kennedy's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Washington, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kennedy will challenge Irvington at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Kennedy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Washington, they will head out on the road to take on San Ramon Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Washington is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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