Kenowa Hills had lost 16 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-18 to make it 17. They lost 17-5 to the Greenville Yellow Jackets. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Yellow Jackets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-1 on Tuesday.
Corrine Hardy made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one run. Another player making a difference was Katherine Tudor, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
As for Greenville, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-10 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by ten runs or more this season.
On Greenville's side, Jenna Jenks made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Jenks has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Emma Durdle was incredible, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooke Lindquist, who went 4-for-5 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kenowa Hills will venture away from home to take on Cedar Springs at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights are facing the Red Hawks at the right time seeing as the Red Hawks are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Greenville, they will head out on the road to challenge Northview at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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