The Kerens Bobcats will face off against the Avalon Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Kerens will be looking to extend their current nine-game winning streak.
It was a proper cat-fight when Kerens took on Cayuga on Friday. The Bobcats blew past the Wildcats 9-3. Considering the Bobcats have won ten matchups by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Kannon Ritchie
| 04/11/25 vs Cayuga | 9 |
| 03/28/25 @ LaPoynor | 12 |
| 03/21/25 vs Frankston | 13 |
| 03/14/25 @ Cross Roads | 15 |
| 03/07/25 @ West | 9 |
Kannon Ritchie made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base.
Ritchie wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was JJ Hightower, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Krayton Ritchie was another, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Avalon fell victim to Frankston and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 4-0 to the Indians, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kerens' victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-2. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.1 runs over those games. As for Avalon, they now have a losing record of 6-7-1.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Kerens has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .496. However, it's not like Avalon struggles in that department as they've averaged .454. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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