McClatchy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 9-4 to the Kennedy Cougars. McClatchy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Kennedy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Hailey Toth and Jocelyn Rodriguez did some serious damage despite the final result: Toth scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
On Kennedy's side, K. Ogle spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. Ogle has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on K. Griffin, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was M. Ballejos, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
McClatchy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Kennedy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McClatchy will take on Grant at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Kennedy, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Monterey Trail at 4:00 p.m. Monterey Trail is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
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