Kentridge is still undefeated this season after their matchup against Kentlake on Friday, but Kentlake came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Kentridge Chargers skirted past the Kentlake Falcons 6-4. That's two games straight that Kentridge has won by exactly two runs.
Riley Lambarena tossed a big game, tossing 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Rylan Gullard, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Teegan O'Brien, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Kentlake's side, Juan Hernandez made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Kentlake didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 12 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kentridge only tossed five.
Kentridge pushed their record up to 4-0 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Kentlake, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kentridge will take on Kentwood at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Kentridge's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so Kentwood's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Kentlake, they will be playing at home against Garfield at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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