Robert F. Kennedy Community came into Thursday's game having lost 17 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hollywood Sheiks on Thursday and snuck past 13-12. Robert F. Kennedy Community's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Sameer Mahmud was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Aaron Arroyo, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3.
On Hollywood's side, Julian Freck was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and a double. Freddy Martinez-Ochoa was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Even though they lost, Hollywood was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with six doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Robert F. Kennedy Community's win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-7. As for Hollywood, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.
Robert F. Kennedy Community will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Mendez at 4:45 p.m. Robert F. Kennedy Community has given up an average of 15.1 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Hollywood, they will head out on the road to challenge Roybal at 2:15 p.m. on Friday. Roybal will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Hollywood surely won't give up without a fight.
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