John F. Kennedy is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 20-2 to John Hay on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to John F. Kennedy of the 16-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.
For John Hay's part, Curtis Carter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Carter was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Asani Wells was a standout: he scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Sam Kozak was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
John F. Kennedy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for John Hay, their victory bumped their record up to 6-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. John F. Kennedy will take on Garfield Heights at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Garfield Heights is coming into the match with five straight losses on the road, meaning John F. Kennedy will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for John Hay, they will be playing in front of their home fans against John Adams at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. John Hay is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
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