Kennedy Catholic had lost six straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 8-10 to make it seven. They fell 8-3 to the Mt. Rainier Rams. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rams this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-9 on April 2nd.
Kennedy Catholic saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Megan Wintermute, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
As for Mt. Rainier, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-5. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games.
On Mt. Rainier's side, Kadence Avila Petitt made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Avila Petitt was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Sydney Young looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Vienna Valeri, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Gabbi Hammock, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Kennedy Catholic will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Kentridge at 3:30 p.m. As for Mt. Rainier, they are taking a road trip to face off against Kentwood at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Rams are facing the Conquerors at the right time seeing as the Conquerors are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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