For the second straight game, Kennedy will face off against Newark Memorial. The Titans will host the Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Kennedy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Kennedy is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Newark Memorial just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Cougars by a score of 2-1.
For Newark Memorial's part, Connor Murphy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. Murphy has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Malosi Gaoteote was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024.
Newark Memorial hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kennedy struck out seven times.
Kennedy's loss dropped their record down to 10-10. As for Newark Memorial, their win bumped their record up to 15-5.
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