Baseball Game Preview: Kenston Forest Kavaliers vs. Amelia Academy Patriots

Kavaliers

Runs

03/21/25 vs Brunswick Academy	8
03/18/25 @ Southampton Academy	2
03/13/25 vs Tidewater Academy	14
03/11/25 vs Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot	14
03/06/25 vs South Garner	8

The Kenston Forest Kavaliers will take on the Amelia Academy Patriots at 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Kenston Forest is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.

Kenston Forest took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They came out on top against Brunswick Academy by a score of 8-5.

Kenston Forest's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Connor Parker, who scored a run while going 1-for-4. Graham Sledd was another, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

Meanwhile, Amelia Academy scored first but ultimately less than North Cross in their matchup on Friday. They fell just short of the Raiders by a score of 5-4.

Kenston Forest's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Amelia Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Kenston Forest has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Amelia Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.

Kenston Forest suffered a grim 13-5 defeat to Amelia Academy when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will Kenston Forest have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.