Kennedy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Jones Eagles by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Kennedy of the 16-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2021.
For Jones' part, Michael Hattel looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Hattel has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Christophe DeWijkerslooth, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI. Ellis Alexander was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Kennedy's loss dropped their record down to 20-9. As for Jones, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 16-12-1.
Kennedy will head out on the road to challenge Northside at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Northside is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats at home, meaning Kennedy will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Jones does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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