Southern Lab hadn't done well against Kentwood recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Southern Lab won by a run and slipped past Kentwood 8-7. This was a revenge game for the Kittens: when they faced off against the Kangaroos last Tuesday, they had to take a 6-2 loss.
Robert Gordon
| 03/10/25 @ McKinley | 4 |
| 03/27/25 @ Kentwood | 3 |
| 03/06/25 @ East Feliciana | 3 |
| 02/10/25 vs McKinley | 3 |
| 03/22/25 @ Madison Prep Academy | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
Logan Metevia and Robert Gordon were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Metevia tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Gordon struck out eight batters over 5.1 innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Metevia has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one hit in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Metevia scored a run and stole two bases, while Gordon scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Southern Lab is 6-1 when Gordon posts two or more stolen bases, but 3-4 otherwise.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Reginald Ellis, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one stolen base. Another was Logan Daulphine, who scored two runs and stole two bases.
Southern Lab is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. Kentwood's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southern Lab will welcome Mentorship Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Kentwood, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Central Private at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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