Kennett extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 2-5. They lost 12-0 to the Downingtown West Whippets. If the Blue Demons were looking for revenge after losing 16-1 to the Whippets when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Downingtown West, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-2. While they didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
For Downingtown West's part, Nick Chiti looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Chiti has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Zach Slade, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ben Lindros, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Coming up, Kennett will challenge Unionville at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Blue Demons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Downingtown West, they will face off against East at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Whippets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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