Somerset extended their losing streak to three on Sunday, dropping them down to 2-7. They fell 8-3 to the Sayre Spartans. The Briar Jumpers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Spartans from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Somerset saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luke Poynter, who went 1-for-3 with one run. That run was Poynter's first of the season.
As for Sayre, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games.
On Sayre's side, Patrick Donworth looked comfortable as he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gary Gibson, who fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Elliott Jansky, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Coming up, Somerset will head out on the road to square off against Lexington Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Briar Jumpers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Sayre, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bryan Station at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Defenders have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season.
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