McKinley couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 17-0 to the City Honors Centaurs on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to McKinley of the 20-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For City Honors' part, Dean Tripp was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Tripp was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while going 4-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
In other batting news, City Honors got a massive performance out of Carlos Perales, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Perales is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Pavel Schneiderman, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
The win for City Honors keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McKinley will take on International Prep at Grover at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for City Honors, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hutchinson-Central Tech at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. City Honors is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season.
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