Kirtland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 15-4 to the Berkshire Badgers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Kirtland of the 15-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Addison Fleming made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Berkshire's side, Whitney Davis made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Davis was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen two or more in the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kate Miller, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Jenna Hornak, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
Kirtland's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Berkshire, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-6.
Kirtland will head out on the road to take on Independence at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Kirtland has given up an average of 9.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Berkshire, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Orange at 4:30 p.m. Berkshire has given up an average of 8.4 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
