Kennard-Dale proved they can win big last Wednesday (they won by six) but on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the West York Area Bulldogs out 5-3. That's more bragging rights for Kennard-Dale, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Taryn Ashenfelter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Kennard-Dale saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lilliana Fleming, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Elaina Zabkowski was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On West York Area's side, Kayleigh Becker made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Rylyn Fant, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Kennard-Dale's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for West York Area, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kennard-Dale will take on Fairfield at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Kennard-Dale is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season. As for West York Area, they will be playing at home against York Catholic at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. West York Area is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
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