Preview: Farragut Admirals vs. Kennedy Crusaders
The Farragut Admirals will head out on the road to take on the Kennedy Crusaders at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Farragut's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests.
In what's become a running theme this season, Farragut gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They blew past Clemente 10-4.
Ben DeMateo made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). DeMateo was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. He hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for three straight games.
In other batting news, Farragut let Yoel Guerra and Joshua Jimenez loose on the outfield. Guerra scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Jimenez scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Kennedy couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Leo on Wednesday.
Farragut's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-1. As for Kennedy, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 0-1.
Farragut suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Kennedy in their previous meeting back in April of 2015. Can Farragut avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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