Kennedy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 18-9 to the Moreau Catholic Mariners. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Kennedy of the 12-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
Kennedy got a good showing from Angelo Gardetto, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Nolan Francis was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Nick Owsley, who scored two runs.
On Moreau Catholic's side, Jalen Arnold and Benjamin Fuentes made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Arnold pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Fuentes tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Arnold went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI, while Fuentes scored a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Fabian Alvarez was a standout: he scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Gary Elizarrey, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Kennedy's defeat dropped their record down to 7-14. As for Moreau Catholic, they now have a winning record of 11-10.
Kennedy will head out on the road to challenge James Logan at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. James Logan will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Kennedy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Moreau Catholic, they will be playing at home against Newark Memorial at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Newark Memorial's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Moreau Catholic's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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