Kennedy has been on the road for three straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Burnsville Blaze at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Kennedy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
Kennedy's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They blew past Robbinsdale Cooper 8-0.
Emily Spencer was incredible, going 4-for-4 with three doubles, three RBI, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Allie Sheehan, who scored two runs and stole two bases.
Meanwhile, Burnsville came up short against Lakeville North on Saturday and fell 4-1.
Gracie Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Burnsville saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alexandra Gerber, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Kennedy pushed their record up to 3-2 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Burnsville, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Kennedy came up short against Burnsville in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, falling 9-6. Will Kennedy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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