Kennedy is 8-2 against San Fernando since May of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Kennedy Cougars will be playing in front of their home fans against the San Fernando Tigers at 3:00 p.m. Kennedy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Kennedy lost 12-4 to Banning on Saturday.
Kennedy saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joaquim Feliciano, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, San Fernando gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. Everything went their way against Hamilton as San Fernando made off with an 8-1 victory. The win was familiar territory for San Fernando who now have three in a row.
Alex Torres spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
Kennedy's defeat dropped their record down to 7-14. As for San Fernando, their victory bumped their record up to 11-12.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Kennedy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like San Fernando struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.4. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Kennedy skirted past San Fernando 4-3 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Does Kennedy have another victory up their sleeve, or will San Fernando turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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