Kearney's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Grand Island Islanders as the Kearney Bearcats made off with an 11-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Bearcats, who have now won 11 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Kelsey Hatcher and Alexa Jacobsen did most of the damage at the plate: Hatcher scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Jacobsen went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Kennedy Lee was another key player, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
Kearney's win bumped their record up to 17-10. As for Grand Island, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-19.
Kearney is on the road again on Tuesday to play Hastings. As for Grand Island, they will square off against Fremont at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The last three games Fremont has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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