Kettle Run had lost three straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 3-7 to make it four. They came up short against the Sherando Warriors, falling 14-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Cougars have suffered against the Warriors since April 27, 2023.
Kettle Run saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emerson Golden, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
As for Sherando, the victory (which was their 12th in a row) raised their record to 13-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.4 runs over those games.
On Sherando's side, Lilian Wray made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over five innings pitched. Wray has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Sophia Zimmerman was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (three). Another player making a difference was Madalyn Cox, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Kettle Run will square off against rival Millbrook at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Sherando is set to face off against their familiar foe Liberty at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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