It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Kennedy Catholic ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Maria Regina Tigers 11-9. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Kennedy Catholic considering their one-run performance the game before.
Aine Curley was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Ciarra Graham, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
Kennedy Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Maria Regina, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kennedy Catholic will take on Preston at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. One thing working in Preston's favor is that they have posted big run totals every time they've taken the field this season. As for Maria Regina, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sacred Heart at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Sacred Heart knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matchups -- so hopefully Maria Regina likes a good challenge.
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