Livonia came tearing into Saturday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Bishop Kearney Kings as they made off with a 15-5 win. That's more bragging rights for Livonia, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kaidan O'Connor was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). O'Connor has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. O'Connor was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Brady O'Keefe was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Zach Williamson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
On Bishop Kearney's side, Augustine Valentini was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases.
Livonia now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Bishop Kearney, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Livonia will take on Hornell at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Livonia is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Bishop Kearney, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against East at 5:15 p.m. East will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something Bishop Kearney surely won't give up without a fight.
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