The Kenwood Knights are taking a road trip to take on the Jo Byrns Red Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Kenwood is coming into the contest on a six-game losing streak.
Kenwood came up short against Cheatham County Central on Thursday, falling 13-3. That's two games in a row now that the Knights have lost by exactly ten runs.
Kenwood saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lastat Bridge, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI. Jaylen Walton was another, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Jo Byrns not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since March 26th (when they won 8-1). They were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over Greenbrier. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Red Devils as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Jo Byrns got a massive performance out of Jonathan Wix, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and two runs. Those three hits gave Wix a new career-high. Drake Brown also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Jo Byrns kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Kenwood's defeat dropped their record down to 1-20. As for Jo Byrns, their record is now 6-13.
Kenwood came out on top in a nail-biter against Jo Byrns when the teams last played back in March of 2023, sneaking past 12-11. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Knights since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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