Baseball Recap: Dynamic duo of Lane Jackson and Landon Johnson lead Patrick Henry to victory

By Team Reports May 2, 2024, 6:27pm

Baseball Recap: Patrick Henry Patriots vs. Elmwood Royals

Patrick Henry's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Elmwood Royals out 6-5.

Landon Johnson and Lane Jackson made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Johnson pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Jackson struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Johnson has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Johnson scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Jackson scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaden Bishop, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Mason Jardine, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.

On Elmwood's side, Zachery Gross was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with three RBI. Luke Armbruster was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.

Patrick Henry's win bumped their record up to 10-6. As for Elmwood, their loss dropped their record down to 13-7.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Patrick Henry will square off against Tinora at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Patrick Henry's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Tinora's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Elmwood, they will head out on the road to take on Ayersville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.

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