The Kentridge Chargers are on the road again on Friday to play the Kentlake Falcons at 7:00 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Kentridge proved they can win big on Friday (they won by nine) but on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-0 victory over Auburn.
Dominic Desmarais spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on four hits.
On the hitting side, Rylan Gullard was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Teegan O'Brien, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Kentlake beat Franklin 8-3 on Tuesday.
Matthew Ledbetter made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Ledbetter was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alex Wiliamson, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Christopher Moore was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Kentridge's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-0. As for Kentlake, their record now sits at 2-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Kentridge has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Kentlake struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4 per game. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Kentridge skirted past Kentlake 7-6 in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Kentridge 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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