Kentwood is 8-2 against Kentridge since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Kentwood Conquerors will head out on the road to face off against the Kentridge Chargers at 5:00 p.m. Kentwood is looking to tack on another W to their 18-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Kentwood stacked a seventh blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Friday. They put the hurt on Jefferson with a sharp 16-2 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Kentwood considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Kaitlyn Vert was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk). Vert was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Joelyn Francis-Rodrigues, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Emily Olmos, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a run.
Meanwhile, Kentridge fell victim to Tahoma and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 10-0 to the Bears.
Kentwood's victory bumped their record up to 13-2. As for Kentridge, their loss dropped their record down to 9-8.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Kentwood has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .525. However, it's not like Kentridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .499. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Kentwood's way against Kentridge in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 as Kentwood made off with a 14-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Kentwood since the team 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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