John F. Kennedy extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-6. They came up short against the Bard Early College Raptors, falling 14-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Fighting Eagles of the 18-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Bard Early College, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 3-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games.
For Bard Early College's part, Gregory Crawford made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. Crawford has become a key player for Bard Early College: the team is 3-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 0-3 otherwise. Crawford was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Leon Truman was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Anthony Roland was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and three runs.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. John F. Kennedy will venture away from home to take on Cuyahoga Heights at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Fighting Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Red Wolves have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Bard Early College, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Andrews Osborne Academy at 5:00 p.m. on May 8.
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