Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Rhodes). They never let the John F. Kennedy Fighting Eagles get on the board and left with an 18-0 win on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Rams in their matchups with the Fighting Eagles: they've now won six in a row.
Emanuel Quinones was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
In other pitching news, Julian Lopez looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March.
Back at the plate, David Garner was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jason Castillo, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and one stolen base.
Rhodes always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .852. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Rams
| 04/22/25 vs John F. Kennedy | 18-0 |
| 04/17/25 vs Bard Early College | 1-0 |
| 04/08/25 vs Max S. Hayes | 14-4 |
| 03/29/25 vs Brooklyn | 11-10 |
| 05/28/24 vs Lincoln West | 6-2 |
| + 6 more games |
Rhodes pushed their record up to 10-1 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.5 runs this season. As for John F. Kennedy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Rhodes is set to face off against their familiar foe Lincoln West at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, John F. Kennedy will take on rival Bard Early College at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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