Kenwood hasn't had much luck against Henry County recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Knights will square off against the Patriots at 5:30 p.m. Kenwood has given up an average of 16.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Kenwood is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 26th straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They came up short against Dickson County, falling 20-1.
Meanwhile, Henry County entered their tilt with Lexington on Saturday with 12 consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with 13. They were the clear victors by an 11-3 margin over the Tigers. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by six runs or more this season.
Irelynn Beecham was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Audrey Hill was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Breely Peirpoint was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Henry County pushed their record up to 15-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Kenwood, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-14.
Kenwood might still be hurting after the 19-0 loss they got from Henry County in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Knights avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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