Kensington couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-4 walloping at the hands of Carver High School of Engineering & Science on Tuesday. Kensington was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Carver High School of Engineering & Science apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2017.
For Carver High School of Engineering & Science's part, Jonah Staples and Mehkai Pressley did most of the damage at the plate: Staples scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Pressley scored a run and stole five bases while going 1-for-2. Adam Jones was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
The victory made it two in a row for Carver High School of Engineering & Science and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Kensington will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Franklin Towne at 2:30 p.m. As for Carver High School of Engineering & Science, they will challenge Tacony Academy Charter at 3:15 p.m. on Monday.
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