The Kenyon-Wanamingo Knights will head out on the road to challenge the Goodhue Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Kenyon-Wanamingo is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Kenyon-Wanamingo will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Thursday, then bounced right back against Triton on Monday. Kenyon-Wanamingo was the clear victor by an 18-0 margin over Triton. That looming 18-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Kenyon-Wanamingo yet this season.
Josie Flom was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Flom has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Flom was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Ivette Mendoza and Vanessa Bartel did most of the damage at the plate: Mendoza went 1-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Bartel went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Addison Lindell was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Goodhue came up short against Lourdes on Friday and fell 9-6. Goodhue has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kenyon-Wanamingo now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Goodhue, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-12.
Kenyon-Wanamingo came out on top in a nail-biter against Goodhue in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, sneaking past 7-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for Kenyon-Wanamingo since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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