For the second straight game, Kearney Catholic will face off against Southern Valley/Alma. The Stars will welcome Southern Valley/Alma at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in Kearney Catholic's favor as the squad sits on six straight wins at home while Southern Valley/Alma has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Kearney Catholic and Southern Valley/Alma meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Tuesday. The Stars were the clear victors by a 12-3 margin over Southern Valley/Alma. The result was nothing new for the Stars, who have now won 19 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Kearney Catholic let Raegan Ruyle and Claire Damratowski run wild. Ruyle went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Damratowski went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Lily Vavra was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Kearney Catholic hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least two batters in seven consecutive games.
Southern Valley/Alma's defeat dropped their record down to 9-15. As for Kearney Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 22-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Kearney Catholic has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Southern Valley/Alma struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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