Kennedy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They lost 23-1 to the Woodland Regional Hawks. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, Kennedy couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Woodland Regional's part, Ella VanAlstyne was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). VanAlstyne was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Julia Rowley was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, eight RBI, and three runs. Emma DeGeorge was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Kennedy's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Woodland Regional, they pushed their record up to 9-2 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kennedy will take on Crosby at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Woodland Regional, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Oxford at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Woodland Regional: 2.3, Oxford: 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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