Kennett extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-7. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Unionville Longhorns. The Blue Demons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Longhorns apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Conor Larkin got Kennett off to a strong start despite the final result, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over four innings pitched. What's more, Larkin gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2025.
At the plate, Caleb Fisher made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI.
As for Unionville, their record now sits at 3-5. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
On Unionville's side, Andrew Palahunik looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Palahunik has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Alex Gonzalez was excellent, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Will Watson, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs.
Kennett wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 7-1 victory against Sun Valley on the 13th. As for Unionville, they have also already played their next contest, a 6-2 defeat against Bayard Rustin on the 13th.
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