Kemp was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They suffered a rough 14-4 defeat at the hands of the Eustace Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Kemp of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Eustace's part, Madilyn Andrews made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Andrews was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Sadie jo Long was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three games straight. Another player making a difference was Page Miller, who scored four runs while going 4-for-4.
Kemp's defeat dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Eustace, their victory bumped their record up to 7-15-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kemp will take on Blooming Grove at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Eustace, they will be playing at home against Rice at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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