While Kennedy's win against Chicago Washington wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Crusaders had just enough and edged out the Patriots 11-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Crusaders have posted against the Patriots since March 23, 2018.
Christian Estrada made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Kennedy is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 6-7 otherwise. Estrada was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
Isaac Quintanilla
| 04/22/26 @ Chicago Washington | 8 |
| 04/01/26 vs Agricultural Science | 6 |
| 04/17/26 vs Simeon | 3 |
| 04/10/26 @ Brooks | 1 |
| 04/08/26 @ Solorio | 1 |
In other pitching news, Isaac Quintanilla looked comfortable as he struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
Back at the plate, Kennedy got a big performance out of Exequiel Vargas, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs. Those two runs gave Vargas a new career-high. Alec Mendoza was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
The win got Kennedy back to even at 8-8. As for Chicago Washington, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kennedy will welcome Lake View at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Chicago Washington, they will be playing at home against Morgan Park at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.32 runs per game on average), something the Patriots will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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