The Kentlake Falcons will take on the Decatur Golden Gators at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Kentlake's hitters haven't had much luck over their past three matchups, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
White River hit Kentlake with a four-run first inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Falcons came up short against the Hornets, falling 12-2.
Kentlake saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Josie Pedeferri, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Jersie Wilton also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Decatur fell victim to Auburn Mountainview and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 8-0 to the Lions. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Golden Gators' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Decatur's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Kentlake, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 4-3.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Friday. Kentlake hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.4 home runs per game. However, it's not like Decatur struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.7 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Kentlake suffered a grim 13-4 defeat to Decatur in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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