Washburn dropped their record down to 3-4 on Saturday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Kennedy Eagles, falling 12-1. The contest marked the Millers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Washburn saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caroline Bretl, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Kennedy, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 8-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.5 runs this season.
On Kennedy's side, Emma Skibbie was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Those 13 strikeouts gave Skibbie a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emily Spencer, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Jami Perlick was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Coming up, Washburn will be playing in front of their home fans against Highland Park at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Kennedy, they are taking a road trip to square off against St. Louis Park at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Orioles have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season.
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