Chavez extended their losing streak to ten on Monday, dropping them down to 1-10. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Kennedy Cougars. The Titans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Makana Smith was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. Alfredo Cortez also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
As for Kennedy, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-13 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games.
On Kennedy's side, Jermaine Brown Jr. was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases and three runs. Those three stolen bases gave Brown Jr. a new career-high. Enecio Moreno was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Chavez didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 7-4 win against Foothill on the 30th. As for Kennedy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, an 18-1 victory against Johnson on the 31st.
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