Northwest had lost ten games straight , but after bumping their record up to 6-19 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They put the hurt on the Affton Cougars with a sharp 14-3 win. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Lions' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Aidan Amsden looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
Cayleb Mckenna
| 05/15/25 @ Affton | 5 |
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| 03/24/25 vs Hazelwood West | 1 |
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At the plate, Cayleb Mckenna was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jack Wood, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Northwest always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .610. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Affton only posted an OBP of .391.
As for Affton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.2 runs over those games.
On Affton's side, Carter Kimmel made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and earned one RBI, one run, and two stolen bases.
Northwest has already played their next match (against St. Charles), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Affton, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Bayless at 4:00 p.m. The Bronchos will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight.
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