Baseball Game Preview: Kendrick Tigers vs. Genesee Bulldogs

The Kendrick Tigers are taking a road trip to challenge the Genesee Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Kendrick has three straight victories, Genesee has four straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.

Kendrick had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 13-run drubbing they dealt Lapwai on Friday. The Tigers were the clear victors by an 18-5 margin over the Wildcats. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matches by nine runs or more this season.

Xavier Carpenter

Hits Against

04/18/25 @ Lapwai	1
04/14/25 @ Troy	2
04/08/25 vs Clearwater Valley	1
04/01/25 vs Prairie	1

Xavier Carpenter made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-5 with two runs and two RBI.

In other batting news, Ralli Roetcisoender was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs. Kayne Lesnet also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

Genesee couldn't beat Prairie on Saturday even though they stacked four runs on them in the second inning. The Bulldogs lost 25-8 to the Pirates.

Conrad Seubert made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Bollman, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.

Kendrick's record is now 12-1. As for Genesee, their loss dropped their record down to 6-8-1.

Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Kendrick has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .470. However, it's not like Genesee struggles in that department as they've averaged .451. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Kendrick took their win against Genesee when the teams last played on Tuesday by a conclusive 12-2 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tigers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.