
Pirates
05/08/25 @ Orchard View | 19 |
04/22/25 @ Hesperia | 18 |
05/06/25 vs Shelby | 16 |
04/28/25 @ Ludington | 16 |
04/22/25 @ Hesperia | 14 |
Kent City typically has all the answers at home, but on Monday Hart proved too difficult a challenge. They put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 7-1 victory. Considering the Pirates have won 11 games by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Kelsey Copenhaver spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Hart let Leah Walker and Nora Chickering run wild. Walker went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Chickering went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases Walker has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Maryn Klotz, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Hart's win bumped their record up to 17-8. As for Kent City, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 15-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hart will venture away from home to face off against Spring Lake at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Pirates' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lakers have averaged an impressive 9.1 runs per game this season. As for Kent City, they will head out to take on Fremont at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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