While Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy couldn't quite beat Fisher on Thursday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 18-point loss they were dealt last Tuesday. The Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Swamp Owls fell just short of the Fisher Gators by a score of 8-6. Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Fisher apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Liza Biancato spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 16 Ks. Those 16 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Emily West was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Lundyn Allen, who went 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fisher only hit five.
On Fisher's side, they also let their pitcher toss all nine innings and she was also dialed-in: Gabby St Ann gave up four earned (and two unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Talyn Feicht was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy now has a losing record at 10-11. As for Fisher, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy will square off against Covington at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Covington is coming into the contest with six straight wins at home, so Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Fisher, they will head out on the road to face off against South Terrebonne at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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