After losing to Kentwood the last time they met, Kentridge decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Kentridge Chargers skirted past the Kentwood Conquerors 4-2.
Dominic Desmarais spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single walk every time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ethan Sugimoto, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
On Kentwood's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jake Sauceda, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Kentwood didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with nine strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kentridge only tossed five.
Kentridge pushed their record up to 5-1 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Kentwood, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kentridge will take on Auburn Riverside at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Auburn Riverside will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Kentridge surely won't give up without a fight. As for Kentwood, they will head out on the road to square off against Decatur at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Kentwood is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
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