West St. John had lost six straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped down to 2-10 to make it seven. They lost 12-4 to the Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Swamp Owls. That's two games in a row now that the Rams have lost by exactly eight runs.
As for Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 9-16. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by seven runs or more this season.
For Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy's part, Kolston Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, Brendan Hartley was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with five stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 5-16 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Bentley Sprunk, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with five stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Coming up, West St. John will be playing at home against East St. John at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, they are taking a road trip to challenge Broadmoor at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Buccaneers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.69 runs per game on average), something the Swamp Owls will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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