Kentwood is on a five-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Kentridge is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Kentwood Conquerors will take on the Kentridge Chargers at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Kentwood is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
Kentwood has not done well against Kentridge recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Kentwood came out on top against Kentridge by a score of 7-2. Seven seems to be a good number for Kentwood as the squad scooped up a victory with the same number of runs in their previous game.
K.J. Johnson looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Zach Hernandez was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Jake Sauceda was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Kentwood's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Kentridge, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Kentwood has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Kentridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.6. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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