Leo had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They walked away with a 6-2 win over the Kennedy Crusaders on Wednesday.
Aiden Lott and Derrick Davis III were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Lott tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Davis III struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). At the plate, Lott scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Davis III scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Leo got a big performance out of Clyde Akins, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Devin Vassel, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Leo didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 16-0 victory vs. Christ the King on the 16th. As for Kennedy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Farragut at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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