Kettering barely beat Brandon the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Captains blew past the Blackhawks 17-4 on Saturday. The Captains have beaten the Blackhawks the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Blackhawks has come to flipping the script.
KAIDEN KAPA
| 05/17/25 vs Brandon | 4 |
| 05/15/25 vs Avondale | 3 |
| 05/17/25 vs Brandon | 1 |
| 05/10/25 @ Holly | 1 |
| 05/01/25 @ Walled Lake Northern | 1 |
Kettering got a massive performance out of KAIDEN KAPA, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two doubles. Those four runs gave KAPA a new career-high. CHASE NANNINI was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Kettering always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Kettering pushed their record up to 16-13 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Brandon, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
Kettering will challenge Mott at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Brandon, they will take on Fenton at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Blackhawks are facing the Tigers at the right time seeing as the Tigers are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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