Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot is 1-9 against Kenston Forest since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Knights will be taking part in a tournament against the Kavaliers at 1:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Kenston Forest will be up against a hot Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot squad: the team just extended their winning streak to four. The Knights came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 10-9 W against Amelia Academy. Surprisingly, this marked the Knights' third straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Brian Bodman
| 05/06/25 @ Amelia Academy | 4 |
| 04/29/25 @ Tidewater Academy | 2 |
| 04/10/25 @ Fuqua | 2 |
| 04/03/25 vs Kenston Forest | 2 |
| 03/19/25 @ Randolph-Henry | 2 |
The team relied heavily on Brian Bodman, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Nathan Danburg was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 5-2 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Kenston Forest, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They never let Fuqua get on the board and left with a 22-0 win on Thursday. Considering the Kavaliers have won eight games by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Graham Sledd and Connor Parker made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Sledd pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Parker pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Sledd got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Parker went 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Jobe Sullivan was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and five RBI. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Tine Sledd, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
Kenston Forest pushed their record up to 12-3 with the victory, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.2 runs this season. As for Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Kenston Forest struggles in that department as they've averaged .495. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
