Recap
Kennedy Fighting Irish JV Pitches Well, But Can't Find Enough Runs in Loss to Segerstrom
Kennedy 1, Segerstrom 2
Santa Ana, CA — Both teams were strong on the mound on Thursday, but Segerstrom was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a victory over Kennedy Fighting Irish JV on Thursday. Jacob Cervantes started the game for Kennedy Fighting Irish JV and recorded ten outs.
Kennedy Fighting Irish JV lost despite out-hitting Segerstrom seven to three.
Ashcroft took the win for Segerstrom. He lasted five innings, allowing six hits and one run while striking out three and walking zero. Cortez threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. Cortez recorded the last six outs to earn the save for Segerstrom.
Cervantes took the loss for Kennedy Fighting Irish JV. He allowed two hits and two runs over three and a third innings, striking out two and walking one.
Kennedy Fighting Irish JV scattered seven hits in the game. Nikolas Ponte, Kade O’Toole, and Alex Herrera each had multiple hits for Kennedy Fighting Irish JV. Herrera, O’Toole, and Ponte all had two hits to lead Kennedy Fighting Irish JV.
Ashcroft went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Segerstrom in hits. Segerstrom was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Valdez had the most chances in the field with seven.