Softball Recap: George Jenkins Eagles vs. Frostproof Bulldogs
George Jenkins won the last time they faced Frostproof, and things went their way on Friday too. The George Jenkins Eagles skirted past the Frostproof Bulldogs 4-2.
George Jenkins' victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Payton Spears, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Frostproof's side, Belle Mancillas put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Mancillas was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Mancillas wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jordan Brantley, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
George Jenkins' win bumped their record up to 16-4. As for Frostproof, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-8-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. George Jenkins will play host again on Monday to welcome Lake Placid, where first pitch is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. George Jenkins is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Frostproof, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mulberry at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Mulberry: 4.1, Frostproof: 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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