Kennedy was the 18-3 winner over DSST: Montview when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Kennedy Commanders took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the DSST: Montview Knights on Saturday.
Eric Valenzuela put in work no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Valenzuela was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI.
Valenzuela wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Xavier Benavidez, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Like Kennedy, DSST: Montview also got a great game from a two-way player: Diego Lopez. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Lopez was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Kennedy's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for DSST: Montview, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Kennedy will head out on the road to face off against Gateway at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Gateway has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed seven runs per game on average), something Kennedy will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for DSST: Montview, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Dawson School at 4:00 p.m. on April 3rd.
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