Kennedy extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-7-1. They came up short against the East Nicolaus Spartans, falling 19-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 4-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
Nina R was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Joilene S also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
As for East Nicolaus, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.9 runs on average over those games.
On East Nicolaus' side, the team relied heavily on Lily Smith, who went 4-for-6 with four stolen bases, four runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Makinze Massey, who got on base in four of her six plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kennedy will square off against Antelope at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The contest will give the Cougars their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for East Nicolaus, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cosumnes Oaks at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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