Kemp was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They fell 8-5 to the Rice Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Kemp of the 10-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Rice's part, C Van Cleave spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. Van Cleave has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on W Wharton, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was H Adams, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Kemp's loss dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Rice, their win bumped their record up to 4-7.
Kemp will be playing at home against Malakoff at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Malakoff is coming into the match with three straight victories on the road, so Kemp will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Rice, they will square off against Blooming Grove at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Blooming Grove will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Rice surely won't give up without a fight.
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