For the second straight game, Auburn will face off against Kennedy Catholic. Auburn will face off against Kennedy Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Auburn has given up an average of 10.2 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Auburn's offense. They came up short against Kennedy Catholic on Tuesday, falling 21-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Trojans in their meetings with the Lancers: they've now lost four in a row.
For Kennedy Catholic's part, Harvey Lieberman tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Lieberman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Jesse LaBella was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Quinn Bundy was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Kennedy Catholic always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .688. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Auburn only posted an OBP of .211.
Auburn's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Kennedy Catholic, their record now sits at 4-2.
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