Baseball Recap: Austin Jones can't quite lead Lindbergh over Fort Zumwalt East

By Team Reports May 9, 2024, 4:37pm

Baseball Recap: Lindbergh Flyers vs. Fort Zumwalt East

Lindbergh was the 3-2 winner over Fort Zumwalt East when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Lindbergh Flyers lost 11-5 to Fort Zumwalt East on Thursday. Lindbergh has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Lindbergh saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Austin Jones, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.

On Fort Zumwalt East's side, the team relied heavily on Gavin King, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Maverick Shultz, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.

Lindbergh's defeat dropped their record down to 16-15. As for Fort Zumwalt East, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 20-9.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lindbergh will take on Parkway West at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Fort Zumwalt East, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against St. Charles at 4:15 p.m.

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