Commanders
| 04/29/25 @ Denver West | 16 |
| 04/15/25 vs Manual | 15 |
| 04/26/25 vs Bruce Randolph | 14 |
| 04/12/25 @ Jefferson | 11 |
| 03/12/25 vs Overland | 11 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Kennedy). They were the clear victors by a 16-8 margin over the Denver West Cowboys on Tuesday. The Commanders haven't had any issues with the Cowboys recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Xavier Benavidez was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and four runs. He has become a key player for Kennedy: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 5-7 otherwise. Eric Valenzuela also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Kennedy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The win got Kennedy back to even at 8-8. As for Denver West, they dropped their record down to 0-17 with the defeat, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kennedy will host Lincoln at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lancers will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Commanders surely won't give up without a fight. As for Denver West, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Englewood at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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