Kenston Forest proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 19) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Southampton Academy Raiders 4-3. The win was familiar territory for the Kavaliers, who have now won seven matches in a row.
Tine Sledd was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Jobe Sullivan was incredible, firing off two home runs and three runs while going 2-for-2. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high.
Kavaliers
| 04/10/25 vs Southampton Academy | 4-3 |
| 04/04/25 vs Life Christian Academy | 9-6 |
| 03/25/25 vs Amelia Academy | 10-0 |
| 03/21/25 vs Brunswick Academy | 8-5 |
| 03/13/25 vs Tidewater Academy | 14-0 |
| + 9 more games |
Kenston Forest's victory was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for Southampton Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-5.
Kenston Forest and Southampton Academy will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Kavaliers see the field they'll take on Brunswick Academy at 4:30 p.m. on the 22nd. As for Southampton Academy, their break will end when they face Tidewater Academy at 4:30 p.m. on the 22nd.
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