Robert F. Kennedy Community took a 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against Mendez, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bobcats skirted past the Jaguars 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bobcats have posted since April 18, 2024.
Aaron Arroyo
| 03/19/25 @ Contreras | 4 |
| 03/26/25 @ Mendez | 3 |
Aaron Arroyo and Aldeir Molina made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Arroyo tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Molina tossed five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off only one hit. Arroyo has become a key player for Robert F. Kennedy Community: the team is 3-1 when he allows at most one hit, but 1-2 otherwise. At bat, Arroyo scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Molina scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Molina has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Giancarlo Pena, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jaylen Chambers, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Robert F. Kennedy Community was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .450. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mendez only posted a batting average of .125.
Robert F. Kennedy Community now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Mendez, they dropped their record down to 3-6 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Robert F. Kennedy Community will welcome Hollywood at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sheiks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.3 runs per game on average), something the Bobcats will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Mendez, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Roybal at 2:00 p.m.
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