The University Titans will venture away from home to square off against the Kennewick Lions on Tuesday. Kennewick took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on University, who comes in off a win.
University is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They blew past Central Valley 9-2. Considering the Titans have won 14 games by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Kennewick took on Mt. Spokane on Friday. The Lions took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wildcats. The Lions have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Arianna Ames was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Mayce Davis made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run.
Kennewick's defeat dropped their record down to 10-14. As for University, their win bumped their record up to 15-7.
University couldn't quite finish off Kennewick when the teams last played back in May of 2023 and fell 3-1. Can the Titans avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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