Mt. Rainier came out on top against Kentwood on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run third inning. The Rams had just enough and edged out the Conquerors 7-6. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 13-10 back in April.
Kadence Avila Petitt
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Kadence Avila Petitt made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Makayla Oliver, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Kendall Parker, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
The win was the fourth in a row for Mt. Rainier, bringing their record up to 7-5. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Kentwood, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-11.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Mt. Rainier will square off against rival Stadium at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Kentwood is set to face off against their familiar foe Kentridge at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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