Kennedy extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 7-17. They lost 24-0 to the West Park Panthers. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Cougars haven't been shut out since back in March.
Kennedy got a good showing from Lorenzo McCay, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits.
As for West Park, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 20-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by six runs or more this season.
On West Park's side, Trevor Evangelho was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Evangelho has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four runs and three RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Christian Brand looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in six consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Jayden McNeal was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Nathan Gustafson, who went 2-for-4 with four runs, two RBI, and one double.
Kennedy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 10-0 defeat against McClatchy on the 25th. As for West Park, they will be playing at home against Antelope at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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