South extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Wednesday, dropping them down to 0-3. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Kenston Bombers. The Rebels were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bombers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
As for Kenston, the win got them back to even at 3-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted against South since April 12, 2023.
For Kenston's part, Joey Artale was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Artale is becoming a predictor of the Bombers' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Ryan Flynn, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Kenston wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 6-5 win against Mentor on the 9th. Hopefully South paid attention to the Bombers' contest: the next time they hit the field , they'll take on the Bombers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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