The Lenape Indians will head out to face off against the West Deptford Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
On Wednesday, Lenape didn't have quite enough to beat Rancocas Valley and fell 3-2. The Indians have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, West Deptford didn't have quite enough to beat Collingswood on Tuesday and fell 7-6. That's two games in a row now that the Eagles have lost by just one run.
Zakk Carson put in work no matter where he played. He pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with four stolen bases and two runs. He has become a key player for West Deptford: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 3-9 otherwise.
Carson wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jason Hartman, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Mason Chambers also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Lenape's record is now 10-9. As for West Deptford, their record now sits at 6-10.
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