Kenwood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 14-8 to the Dundalk Owls. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Kenwood of the 7-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Dundalk's part, Julie Burger made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Burger was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Dundalk let Justice Smith and Makayla Woods loose on the outfield. Smith went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Woods scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Woods is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Oaklyn Johnson, who went 3-for-5 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Kenwood's loss dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Dundalk, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 10-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kenwood will take on Edgewood at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Dundalk, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Sparrows Point at 4:00 p.m. One thing working in Dundalk's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last eight matchups.
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