With a playoff game on the line, Kenwood rose to the challenge on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 10-4 margin over the Payton College Prep Grizzlies. Kenwood might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 12 matches by six runs or more this season.
Jimmy Downs was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over 6.1 innings while giving up four earned runs off nine hits. Downs has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Downs was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Savion Flowers, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last six games he's played. Phillip Thigpen was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Payton College Prep's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anthony Dorn, who went 3-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Freddie Matvias, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Kenwood is on a roll lately: they've won 17 of their last 18 matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 20-8 record this season. As for Payton College Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 15-15-1.
Kenwood will be playing at home against Riverside-Brookfield at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Payton College Prep, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against ITW David Speer Academy at 4:30 p.m. ITW David Speer Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Payton College Prep surely won't give up without a fight.
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