For the second straight game, Kerens will face off against LaPoynor. Kerens will be playing at home against LaPoynor at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Kerens is coming into the contest hot, having won their last six games.
Kerens' pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They put the hurt on LaPoynor with a sharp 11-0 win. The Bobcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by six runs or more this season.
Krayton Ritchie made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 13 over 4.2 innings pitched. He has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Andy Conklin
| 03/25/25 @ LaPoynor | 3 |
| 03/21/25 vs Frankston | 2 |
| 03/18/25 @ Frankston | 1 |
| 03/14/25 @ Cross Roads | 1 |
| 03/11/25 vs Cross Roads | 1 |
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In other batting news, Kerens let Kooper Hill and Andy Conklin run wild. Hill scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Conklin scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs Conklin has posted since back in February. Matt Rickard was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Kerens kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as LaPoynor only managed one hit.
Kerens' victory was their 15th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.6 runs on average over those games. As for LaPoynor, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season.
LaPoynor's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Kerens hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .378. It's a different story for LaPoynor, though, as they've only averaged .246. Will they be able to contain Kerens' hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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