Reading had lost five straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 3-13 to make it six. They lost 15-0 to the J.P. McCaskey Red Tornado. If the Red KNights were looking for revenge after losing 22-6 to the Red Tornado when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Reading saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kellyn Paulino, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
As for J.P. McCaskey, they moved to 7-10 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
On J.P. McCaskey's side, Aleximar Ruiz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Ruiz has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Alayah Gartman and Lleana Martinez did most of the damage at the plate: Gartman went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Martinez went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs Martinez has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Sanya Mumma, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and one stolen base.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Reading will venture away from home to take on Exeter Township at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for J.P. McCaskey, they will head out to square off against Manheim Township at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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