A.J. Ellender took a 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against Assumption, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. A.J. Ellender won by a run and slipped past Assumption 6-5. This was payback for the Patriots, who suffered a 17-6 loss the last time these two teams met.
Dakota Porche made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because A.J. Ellender is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 6-14 otherwise. Porche was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Kadyn Guidry
| 03/25/25 @ Assumption | 3 |
| 03/13/25 vs South Plaquemines | 3 |
| 02/28/25 @ Bonnabel | 3 |
| 03/22/25 @ Springfield | 2 |
| 02/18/25 @ Patterson | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
In other batting news, Kadyn Guidry was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, one triple, and one run. A.J. Ellender is undefeated when Guidry posts two or more stolen bases, but 3-15 otherwise.
A.J. Ellender kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in February.
A.J. Ellender is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-15 record this season. Assumption's defeat was their eighth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-20.
Looking ahead, A.J. Ellender will welcome Riverside Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. A.J. Ellender is facing Riverside Academy at the right time seeing as Riverside Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Assumption, they are taking a road trip to face off against South Lafourche at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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