The home team had won the previous five meetings between Kenton Ridge and Shawnee, and Kenton Ridge kept the tradition alive. The Cougars came out on top against the Braves by a score of 9-4 on Wednesday. This was payback for the Cougars, who suffered a 7-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Ivee Rastatter made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on JJ Davis 2027, who scored a run and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Kyanne Tyson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one double.
Kenton Ridge kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive matches.
Cougars
| 04/02/25 vs Shawnee | 9-4 |
| 03/26/25 vs Miami East | 4-2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Sheridan | 1-0 |
| 05/17/24 vs Franklin | 13-4 |
| 05/16/24 vs Benjamin Logan | 12-2 |
| + 2 more games |
Kenton Ridge's win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Shawnee, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kenton Ridge will face off against Indian Lake at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Shawnee, they will challenge Jonathan Alder at 5:15 p.m. on Friday.
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