James Logan waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with 11 straight wins... but they left with 12. They came out on top against the Kennedy Titans by a score of 6-1. That's more bragging rights for James Logan, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Anastasia Marquez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 13 Ks. Those 13 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Ava Medellin was incredible, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Malia Athey, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
On Kennedy's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Marilyn Rivas gave up five earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits. Rivas has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Hannah Cornell was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
James Logan's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-1. As for Kennedy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
James Logan will take on Moreau Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Moreau Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season. As for Kennedy, they will be playing at home against Washington at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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