Kennedy took an eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Wasco, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Thunderbirds came out on top in a nail-biter against the Tigers on Tuesday, sneaking past 12-10. While the Thunderbirds didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.

Nathaniel Elizando
| 03/24/26 vs Wasco | 2 |
| 03/19/26 vs Taft | 1 |
| 03/17/26 @ Taft | 1 |
| 03/13/26 @ Tulare Union | 1 |
| 03/09/26 @ Foothill | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Kennedy got a massive performance out of Nathaniel Elizando, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Elizando is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last seven games he's played. Another player making a difference was Espn Cantu, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Kennedy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Kennedy's record now sits at 6-3. As for Wasco, they moved to 10-2 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Kennedy will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Tigers: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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