Saint James came into this matchup off a tough 11-run defeat last Thursday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Glenelg Country Dragons by a score of 8-6 on Saturday. The Saints just can't catch a break and have now endured seven losses in a row dating back to last season.
James Reinhardt was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Reinhardt was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Jaxson Bell made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. John (Jack) Regan was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Even though they lost, Saint James kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Glenelg Country only managed six hits.
Saint James' defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Glenelg Country, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Saint James will host St. Andrew's Episcopal at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. St. Andrew's Episcopal has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.83 runs per game on average), something Saint James will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Glenelg Country, they will welcome Annapolis Area Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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