Kendrick was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 16-1 defeat at the hands of the Jordan Red Jackets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Kendrick of the 19-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Jordan's part, Kade Evans and Tre Stokes made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Evans pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Stokes tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Evans scored a run while going 2-for-2, while Stokes scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Bradley Smith was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Gage Rhodes, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Kendrick's defeat dropped their record down to 3-15. As for Jordan, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-7.
Kendrick will head out on the road to challenge Sumter County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Jordan, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Manchester at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Jordan will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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