Baseball Recap: Kennedy's Run of Four Straight Victories Now Over

By Team Reports Apr 16, 2025, 9:23pm

Baseball Recap: Kennedy Commanders vs. DSST: Montview Knights

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Previous 5 Games

04/16/25 vs DSST: Montview4-8
04/15/25 vs Manual15-14
04/12/25 @ Jefferson11-0
04/11/25 vs Denver West7-3
04/08/25 @ DSST: Montview10-3

After a string of four wins, Kennedy's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the DSST: Montview Knights. The Commanders were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Knights earlier this season, when they won 10-3.

Damian Ortiz made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Dylan Nielsen, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.

Kennedy's defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 5-6. As for DSST: Montview, they pushed their record up to 5-6 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.

Looking ahead, Kennedy will challenge Standley Lake at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for DSST: Montview, they will welcome Hinkley at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights are facing the Thunder at the right time seeing as the Thunder are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.

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