Baseball Recap: Victor Mendez can't quite lead Blake over Chamberlain

By Team Reports Apr 30, 2024, 9:30am

Baseball Recap: Blake Yellow Jackets vs. Chamberlain Storm

Blake and Chamberlain squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Blake had to settle for second. They lost 12-3 to the Chamberlain Storm. Blake was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Chamberlain apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.

Blake saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Victor Mendez, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.

On Chamberlain's side, Cameron Moyer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Moyer was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaden Hyde, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Kenneth Madrid was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.

Blake's loss dropped their record down to 6-14. As for Chamberlain, their victory bumped their record up to 8-16.

Blake does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Chamberlain, they will face off against Jefferson at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Chamberlain is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.

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