J.P. McCaskey was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hempfield Black Knights. The game marked the first time this season in which the Tornados were not able to get on the board.
J.P. McCaskey's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Hempfield, their win bumped their record up to 6-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. J.P. McCaskey will square off against Lancaster Catholic at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The Tornados will need to watch out since the Crusaders have now posted at least ten runs in their last three matchups. As for Hempfield, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Hershey at 4:15 p.m. The Black Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season.
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