Kenmore West lost to Kenmore East back in May of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Blue Devils never let the Bulldogs get on the board and left with a 9-0 win. The Blue Devils might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by seven runs or more this season.
Not much got past Mariano Nati, who gave up just a hit and racked up 13 Ks to keep Kenmore East off the board. Nati has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
Joey Ward
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At the plate, Joey Ward was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Kenmore West's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 0-5 when he doesn't). Mike Abendshein also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
The victory made it two in a row for Kenmore West and bumps their season record up to 3-5. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for Kenmore East, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-5.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Bulldogs beat Kenmore West by a score of 7-1 on Tuesday.
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