Bishop Kenny has enjoyed a seven-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the South Walton Seahawks at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Bishop Kenny: 3.4, South Walton: 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Bishop Kenny is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They won by a run and slipped past Baker County 5-4.
The team relied heavily on Joshmar Carbonell, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Owen Delaney was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-5.
Meanwhile, South Walton waltzed into their match on Wednesday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They put the hurt on the Jaguars with a sharp 10-0 victory. South Walton's win was all the more impressive since West Florida was averaging only 4.04 runs allowed on the season.
Coleman Borthwick was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Borthwick was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
In other pitching news, Hunter Barber looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Declan Fowler, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Frank Wells, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Bishop Kenny has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-8 record this season. As for South Walton, their victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-10.
Saturday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bishop Kenny has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. However, it's not like South Walton struggles in that department as they've averaged .435. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bishop Kenny came out on top in a nail-biter against South Walton in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, sneaking past 3-1. Does Bishop Kenny have another victory up their sleeve, or will South Walton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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