Kennedy had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-9 to make it eight. They fell just short of the Denver West Cowboys by a score of 12-11. The Commanders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cowboys apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Genesis Lujan was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Manny Rojas, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
As for Denver West, they moved to 2-7 with that win, which also ended their six-game losing streak. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted against Kennedy since May 2, 2019.
On Denver West's side, Arturo Espino was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. Marcelo Ortiz was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kennedy will host Jefferson at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Jeff Saint have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 20 runs per game on average), something the Commanders will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Denver West, they will be playing at home against DSST: Montview at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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