Kennett had lost 12 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 0-9 to make it 13. They came up short against the Downingtown East Cougars, falling 10-4. If the Blue Demons were looking for revenge after losing 14-0 to the Cougars when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Downingtown East, they now have a winning record of 7-6. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won four matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
For Downingtown East's part, London Schaefer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Schaefer has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Madison Baroni was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Alexis Stanley, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Looking ahead, Kennett will challenge Oxford at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hornets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.5 runs per game on average), something the Blue Demons will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Downingtown East, they will square off against East at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Vikings will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight.
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