The Kennedy Eagles will square off against the Valley Christian Vikings at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Kennedy's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Valley Christian has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
While Kennedy didn't have the best season last year (they finished 2-14-1), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They were the clear victor by a 12-6 margin over Leadership Public Schools Richmond on Monday. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by six runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, Valley Christian had to endure a six-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past Tennyson 10-3 on Friday.
Ansh Codavalli made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Devon Shunn was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing Three bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Tommy Perryman, who scored two runs and stole Two bases.
Kennedy's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Valley Christian, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Kennedy came out on top in a nail-biter against Valley Christian in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, sneaking past 15-14. Does Kennedy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Valley Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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