Lena-Winslow dropped their record down to 15-12 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Pearl City Wolves by a score of 5-4. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wolves apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Pearl City, they have been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 14 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-11 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games.
For Pearl City's part, Kendra Kuhlemeier spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. Kuhlemeier has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Isabella Smith was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jorja Johnson, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
While Lena-Winslow had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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