Kennedy had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 14-8-1 to make it four. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hancock Eagles. If the Crusaders were looking for revenge after losing 21-6 to the Eagles when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Angelina Gregory made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one RBI. Jessica Monarrez was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
As for Hancock, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 3-11 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs over those games.
On Hancock's side, Alyssa Diaz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Diaz was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, two stolen bases, and one run.
In other batting news, Alex Pinal was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Chloe Dougherty, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kennedy will head out to face off against Waukegan at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Crusaders are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a 15-game losing streak. As for Hancock, they are taking a road trip to challenge Richards at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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