Mt. Rainier hadn't done well against Kentwood recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Rams came out on top against the Conquerors by a score of 7-4. That's more bragging rights for the Rams, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Sydney Young
| 03/26/26 @ Kentwood | 14 |
| 03/19/26 @ Auburn | 8 |
| 04/23/25 @ Auburn | 7 |
| 04/07/25 vs Kentwood | 4 |
| 05/01/25 @ Kentwood | 3 |
Sydney Young made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off 12 hits (and only one walk). Those 14 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kadence Avila Petitt, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Willow Stokes, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Mt. Rainier's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-3. As for Kentwood, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Mt. Rainier will head out to challenge Stadium at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Kentwood, they will venture away from home to square off against Kentridge at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Conquerors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Chargers have averaged an impressive 12.8 runs per game this season.
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