Kennedy is 10-0 against Van Nuys since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Kennedy Cougars will head out on the road to challenge the Van Nuys Wolves at 3:00 p.m. Kennedy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Kennedy took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. Everything went their way against Reseda as Kennedy made off with a 9-0 victory.
Gabriel Soto was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Abel Castillo, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Van Nuys sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 win over Chavez last Saturday.
Marvin Rivera was incredible, going 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Edward Islas, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Kennedy's victory bumped their record up to 9-15. As for Van Nuys, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-9.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Kennedy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Van Nuys struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Kennedy took their victory against Van Nuys in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 6-0. Will Kennedy repeat their success, or does Van Nuys have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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