For the second straight game, Chavez will face off against Kennedy. The Titans will head out to square off against the Thunderbirds at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Chavez has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Kennedy will arrive with three straight wins.
Kennedy hit Chavez with a four-run second inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Titans fell just short of the Thunderbirds by a score of 4-3. That's two games in a row now that the Titans have lost by just one run.
For Kennedy's part, Jorge Vega spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Adrian Barraza, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Espn Cantu, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Kennedy's victory bumped their record up to 13-8. As for Chavez, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-11-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Chavez has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Kennedy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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