The Kennewick Lions will face off against the Chiawana Riverhawks at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, Kennewick didn't have quite enough to beat Southridge and fell 4-3. The Lions have struggled against the Suns recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
Rylee Bendewald made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run and two runs.
Meanwhile, Chiawana waltzed into their matchup on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They walked away with a 12-9 win over the Bulldogs.
Chiawana let Alyssa Melendez and Jessica Melendez run wild. Alyssa got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double, while Jessica went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Chase Wirt was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Chiawana kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Chiawana pushed their record up to 11-4 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Kennewick, their loss dropped their record down to 7-9.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Kennewick has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Chiawana struggles in that department as they've averaged .512. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Kennewick might still be hurting after the 19-0 defeat they got from Chiawana in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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