The Genesee Bulldogs will face off against the Kendrick Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Genesee has struggled recently with four defeats in a row, while Kendrick will arrive with three straight wins.
Genesee couldn't beat Prairie on Saturday even though they stacked four runs on them in the second inning. The Bulldogs came up short against the Pirates, falling 25-8.
Conrad Seubert was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Noah Bollman, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Kendrick and Lapwai meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Tigers put the hurt on the Wildcats with a sharp 18-5 victory. 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 made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, 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 was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Kendrick's win bumped their record up to 12-1. As for Genesee, their loss dropped their record down to 6-8-1.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Genesee has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like Kendrick struggles in that department as they've averaged .470. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Genesee might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Kendrick in their previous matchup on Tuesday. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
