Baseball Recap: Rhodes Has No Trouble Against John Hay

Rams

Margin (Wins)

04/22/25 vs John F. Kennedy	18
04/15/25 @ John Hay	14
04/29/25 @ Glenville	12
04/24/25 vs Lincoln West	12
05/13/25 vs John Hay	10

Rhodes had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt John Hay on Tuesday. The Rams were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over John Hay. The Rams might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by ten runs or more this season.

Cesar Rios was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April.

In other batting news, Rhodes got a massive performance out of Jesus Cardenas, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most runs Cardenas has posted since back in April. Roberto Benitez was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

Rhodes was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in eight consecutive contests.

Rhodes pushed their record up to 15-3 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for John Hay, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-10.

Looking ahead, Rhodes will face off against Fairview at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for John Hay, they will take on Bowsher at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.