Kennedy extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Friday, dropping them down to 0-7. They came up short against the Sonora Raiders, falling 21-1. The Fighting Irish were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Raiders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2025.
As for Sonora, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-1. With that win, they brought their scoring average up to 8 runs per game.
For Sonora's part, Tucker Hunnicutt made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hunnicutt was even better at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with eight RBI, three doubles, and one run.
In other pitching news, Robby Blaine looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Ryan Lietzau was incredible, getting on base in all six of his plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Vasquez, who went 3-for-6 with two runs and one RBI.
Kennedy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 4-2 loss against Buena Park on the 10th. As for Sonora, they have also already played their next matchup, a 7-1 defeat against El Modena on the 10th.
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