After losing to Lincoln Park the last time they met, Simeon decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Simeon Wolverines came out on top against the Lincoln Park Lions by a score of 6-3 on Saturday.
Antwan Jackson made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Jackson was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
In other pitching news, Jaylon Benton tossed a big game, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Keshaun Parker, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Cavion Danley, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Simeon's win bumped their record up to 10-8-1. As for Lincoln Park, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Simeon will take on Brooks at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Brooks will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Simeon surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lincoln Park, they will head out on the road to challenge Von Steuben at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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