Kennewick and Mt. Spokane squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Kennewick had to settle for second. They fell 6-2 to the Wildcats. The loss continues a trend for the Lions in their meetings with the Wildcats: they've now lost three in a row.
Arianna Ames was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Mayce Davis made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run.
Kennewick's defeat dropped their record down to 10-14. As for Mt. Spokane, the win keeps they at an undefeated 22-0.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Kennewick will square off against University on Tuesday. As for Mt. Spokane, they will venture away from home to face off against Hermiston at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 10.8 runs per game this season.
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