The Kentridge Chargers will square off against the Auburn Riverside Ravens at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Kentridge is coming into the match hot, having won their last six games.
Kentridge had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Auburn on Thursday. The Chargers were the clear victors by a 9-2 margin over the Trojans.
Jackson Loganbill and Beckham Gerber dominated on the mound. Loganbill struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits, while Gerber tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Gerber has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Emanuel Harris
| 04/24/25 vs Auburn | 2 |
| 04/22/25 @ Tahoma | 1 |
| 04/15/25 vs Stadium | 1 |
| 03/26/25 @ Kentwood | 1 |
| 03/25/25 vs Kentwood | 1 |
On the hitting side, Kentridge's win was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Emanuel Harris, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those two runs gave Harris a new career-high. Brendyn Malapitan was another, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Kentridge hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Auburn struck out ten times.
Fife hit Auburn Riverside with a five-run second inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Ravens took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Trojans.
Auburn Riverside also got a good showing from Landon Downey, who pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits.
Kentridge pushed their record up to 11-3-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Auburn Riverside, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season.
Kentridge couldn't quite finish off Auburn Riverside in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 and fell 6-4. Will the Chargers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
