Kent-Meridian hasn't had much luck against Kentlake recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Royals will square off against the Falcons at 4:00 p.m. Kent-Meridian has given up an average of 21.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Kent-Meridian is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 16th straight game on Wednesday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 18-0 to Jefferson, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Meanwhile, Kentlake made easy work of Beamer on Tuesday and carried off a 23-13 win. The result was nothing new for the Falcons, who have now won eight contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Josie Pedeferri made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs but no hits. Pedeferri was even better at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Riley Linnane was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Hi'Ilei Gomes, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run.
The victory made it two in a row for Kentlake and bumps their season record up to 9-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 23.0 runs over those games. As for Kent-Meridian, their loss dropped their record down to 1-17.
Kent-Meridian might still be hurting after the 21-6 defeat they got from Kentlake in their previous matchup back in April. Can the Royals avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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