Redington extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 15 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-5 in the process. They lost 35-18 to the Kenai Central Kardinals. On the bright side, the 18- run effort marked the Huskies' highest-scoring contest to date.
Rylee Lyon was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs and two RBI. Martha Smith was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
As for Kenai Central, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-2. That 17 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Kenai Central's side, Avery Ellis was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Ellis was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple.
In other batting news, Kenai Central got a massive performance out of EmmaLee Elordi, who got on base in four of her seven plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That stolen base marked the first that Elordi has snagged this season. Another player making a difference was Blakeley Jorgensen, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Redington will look to defend their home field on Friday against Soldotna at 6:45 p.m. As for Kenai Central, they will head out on the road to square off against Chugiak at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Kardinals surely won't give up without a fight.
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