The Kennard-Dale Rams will face off against the Fort LeBoeuf Bison on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Kennard-Dale 2.1, Fort LeBoeuf 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Kennard-Dale is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over Blackhawk. Winning may never get old, but the Rams sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Taryn Ashenfelter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kennard-Dale saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addie Argiro, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Maddie Argiro was another, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Hampton typically has all the answers at home, but on Thursday Fort LeBoeuf proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top against the Talbots by a score of 6-3. The win was nothing new for the Bison as they're now sitting on four straight.
Fort LeBoeuf also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Kiernan Skelton gave up just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mirabela Zaczyk, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Kendra Tobin, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Kennard-Dale's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 24-3. As for Fort LeBoeuf, their win bumped their record up to 19-3.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Kennard-Dale has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. However, it's not like Fort LeBoeuf struggles in that department as they've averaged .448. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
