The Kennedy Crusaders will face off against the Chicago Washington Patriots at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Kennedy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.6 runs per game this season.
Kennedy's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Simeon with a sharp 16-0 victory. The win continues a trend for the Crusaders in their matchups with the Wolverines: they've now won four in a row.
Emma Jimenez and Kaylie Gallos were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Jimenez pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Gallos pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Jimenez scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Gallos scored a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alexa Ponce, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. Layla Ruiz also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Kennedy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .880. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Chicago Washington fell victim to De La Salle and their airtight pitching crew back in March. They lost 17-0 to the Meteors.
Kennedy's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-2. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs over those games. As for Chicago Washington, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Kennedy suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Chicago Washington in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can the Crusaders avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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