The Kennett Blue Demons will head out on the road to challenge the Great Valley Patriots at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Kennett has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Kennett lost 12-5 to Oxford on Wednesday. The Blue Demons haven't had much luck with the Hornets recently, as the team has come up short the last seven times they've met.
Kennett got a good showing from Cam Tanner, who didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Ryan Hunter stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in stolen bases. Cole Doherty also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, Great Valley's undefeated season came to an end after three games on Wednesday. They came up short against Unionville, falling 15-5. The loss was the Patriots' first of the season.
Ty Callahan was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Joey Newell, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Kennett now has a losing record of 1-2-1. As for Great Valley, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Kennett has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Great Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Kennett couldn't quite get it done against Great Valley when the teams last played back in April of 2024 as they fell 5-1. Can Kennett avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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