McClatchy has been on the road for three straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Kennedy Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. McClatchy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, McClatchy gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They never let Burbank onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory. The win was just what McClatchy needed coming off of a 10-2 defeat in their prior match.
Lily Arbizo and Alexa Andrade were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Arbizo pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Andrade tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Arbizo has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Arbizo went 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple, while Andrade scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaye Wallace, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Juliana Hafar, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Saturday just wasn't the day for Kennedy's offense. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 10-0 walloping at the hands of Oakdale on Saturday. The matchup marked that first time this year in which Kennedy was not able to get on the board.
McClatchy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Kennedy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-3.
McClatchy skirted past Kennedy 5-4 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Does McClatchy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Kennedy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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