Jenkins's game on Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Grundy Golden Wave 5-4. That's more bragging rights for Jenkins, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
John Addington and Caleb Morgan made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Addington pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Morgan struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Addington scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances, while Morgan scored a run and stole six bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Roger Niles, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Jenkins' victory bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Grundy, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 3-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jenkins will take on Cordia at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Grundy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against East Ridge at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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