After four games on the road, Kentridge is heading back home. They will take on the Kentwood Conquerors at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Last Friday, it was close, but Kentridge sidestepped Kentlake for a 6-4 win. That's two games straight that Kentridge has won by exactly two runs.
Riley Lambarena tossed a big game, pitching 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Rylan Gullard, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Teegan O'Brien was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Kentwood had just enough and edged Auburn Riverside out 7-5 on Tuesday.
Kentwood's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Zach Hernandez, who scored a run and stole four bases while going 2-for-3.
Kentridge pushed their record up to 4-0 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Kentwood, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Kentridge has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Kentwood struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4 per game. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Kentridge took their win against Kentwood in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 13-3. Does Kentridge have another victory up their sleeve, or will Kentwood turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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