A.J. Ellender took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Maurepas, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Patriots narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Wolves 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Patriots have posted since March 25, 2025.
Kadyn Guidry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on one hit and racked up 17 Ks.
On the hitting side, A.J. Ellender saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Xavier Rodrigue, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
A.J. Ellender has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 7.5 runs this season. As for Maurepas, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Coming up, A.J. Ellender will take on Ascension Christian in a tournament on Thursday. As for Maurepas, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Kentwood at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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