A.J. Ellender had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Abbeville on Friday. A.J. Ellender was the clear victor by a 12-1 margin over Abbeville. This was payback for the Patriots, who suffered a 5-4 loss the last time these two teams met.
Kadyn Guidry was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. What's more, he posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in February of 2024.
Dakota Porche
| 03/14/25 vs Abbeville | 3 |
| 02/15/25 vs Jena | 3 |
| 02/28/25 @ Bonnabel | 2 |
| 03/13/25 vs South Plaquemines | 1 |
| 02/27/25 @ Central Lafourche | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
In other batting news, Dakota Porche was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He has become a key player for A.J. Ellender: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 3-10 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Bryson Fazzio, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
A.J. Ellender always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. They are 3-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
A.J. Ellender's record is now 5-11. As for Abbeville, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
A.J. Ellender didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 10-0 defeat against E.D. White on the 18th. As for Abbeville, they have also already played their next contest, an 11-1 win against Midland on the 17th.
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