Eastern Hancock lost against Northeastern back in May of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Royals lost 11-3 to the Knights. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Royals have suffered against the Knights since May 13, 2019.
Gavin Jenkins
| 05/19/25 vs Northeastern | 6 |
| 05/13/25 @ Randolph Southern | 7 |
| 05/07/25 vs Hauser | 10 |
Gavin Jenkins was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off only two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Conner Wittgren was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI.
This is the second loss in a row for Eastern Hancock and nudges their season record down to 5-13-1. As for Northeastern, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eastern Hancock will square off against Muncie Burris at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Northeastern, they will take on Cambridge City Lincoln at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Eagles have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.
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