The A.J. Ellender Patriots will face off against the Riverside Academy Rebels at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
A.J. Ellender took a 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against Assumption, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. A.J. Ellender skirted past Assumption 6-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Patriots.
Dakota Porche was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because A.J. Ellender is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 6-14 otherwise. Porche was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Kadyn Guidry
| 03/25/25 @ Assumption | 3 |
| 03/13/25 vs South Plaquemines | 3 |
| 02/28/25 @ Bonnabel | 3 |
| 03/22/25 @ Springfield | 2 |
| 02/18/25 @ Patterson | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
In other batting news, Kadyn Guidry was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, one triple, and one run. A.J. Ellender is undefeated when Guidry posts two or more stolen bases, but 3-15 otherwise.
A.J. Ellender kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in February.
Meanwhile, Riverside Academy came into Tuesday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against French Settlement on Tuesday, sneaking past 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Rebels have posted since March 7th.
A.J. Ellender's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 8-15. As for Riverside Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 16-9.
A.J. Ellender came up short against Riverside Academy in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, falling 6-2. Will A.J. Ellender have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
