The Kennedy Commanders will stay at home for another game and welcome the Arvada Bulldogs at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Kennedy lost 20-11 to Overland on Tuesday. The Commanders haven't had much luck with the Trailblazers recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Alexiah Lunas was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. What's more, she also racked up four hits, the mostshe's had since back in August. Another player making a difference was Arianna Velarde, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Kennedy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .406. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .344 or higher in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 19 runs the game before, Arvada was a bit more limited in their matchup on Thursday. They lost 16-1 to Forge Christian.
Arvada saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alicia Montoya, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Kennedy's loss dropped their record down to 9-12. As for Arvada, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-7.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Kennedy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Arvada struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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