Fans were treated to a battle of the Panthers on Thursday. Watervliet came out on top against Kellogg by a score of 9-5. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 17-2 on Thursday.
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Mackenzie Birmele spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Leila Liberto-Taylor, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Kendal Kiefer, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
The victory made it two in a row for Watervliet and bumps their season record up to 9-10-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Kellogg, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Watervliet will face off against Michigan Lutheran at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Kellogg, they will head out on the road to face off against Plainwell at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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