KENT – Kent School Varsity Baseball opens its 2024 season at home on Saturday, March 30 against Avon Old Farms School.
A sunny spring afternoon greeted both teams as the first pitch was thrown at 2:30 p.m.
It was clear from the beginning that both teams had very capable pitchers. Kent’s Andrew Volgende and Avon’s Owen Callaghan were attacking their opposition batsmen with consistent control.
The third inning was the turning point for Avon: Van Liot got a walk and then stole second. Then with the bases loaded Stefano Pietrantonio scored two runs. Connor Naspo then scored two more goals and at the end of the third Avon led Kent 4–0.
Kent pitcher Volgende took control and held Avon to a close until the end of the game.
In the sixth inning, Kent got on the board. Leo DiGiulian was walked and Fionn Keon advanced to first on an infield hit. Then Andrew Hayes came up and brought them both home on a double.
The game finished 4–2 in favor of Avon, a tight seven-inning game marked by excellent pitchers from both teams.
Avon’s Stefano Pietrantonio scored two runs with the bases loaded in the third inning.lance christensen
