Kent Denver can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Prospect Ridge Academy Miners and snuck past 8-7. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Kent Denver also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Caleb Lukkes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered seven runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Mitch Milias was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Alex Padalino, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
On Prospect Ridge Academy's side, Avery Stark and Greyson Brady did some serious damage despite the final result: Stark scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Brady went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Brady McKenney, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Kent Denver's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-9. As for Prospect Ridge Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-8.
Kent Denver will play host again on Thursday to welcome Peak to Peak, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:15 p.m. Peak to Peak is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season. As for Prospect Ridge Academy, they will be playing at home against Jefferson Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Prospect Ridge Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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