The Auburn Trojans will head out on the road to challenge the Kentridge Chargers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Auburn is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak.
Last Tuesday, Auburn fell victim to a tough 18-5 defeat at the hands of Tahoma.
Jacquelyn Casad made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Luse Jacob, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Kentridge put the finishing touches on their third blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They blew past Beamer 18-0. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for Kentridge's hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Ava Kielian and Josephine Thompson were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Kielian pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Thompson struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). At the plate, Kielian scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Thompson went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Mackenzie Coble was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Alissa Andrews was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Auburn's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Kentridge, their victory bumped their record up to 3-6.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Auburn has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .508. However, it's not like Kentridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .556. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Auburn couldn't quite finish off Kentridge when the teams last played back in April of 2023 and fell 16-14. Can Auburn avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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