Rice came into Tuesday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Kemp Yellowjackets by a score of 8-5 on Tuesday. The win was just what Rice needed coming off of a 13-6 defeat in their prior matchup.
C Van Cleave spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on W Wharton, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was H Adams, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Rice's victory bumped their record up to 4-7. As for Kemp, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Rice is on the road again on Friday to play Blooming Grove at 6:00 p.m. Blooming Grove will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Rice surely won't give up without a fight. As for Kemp, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Malakoff at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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