On Monday, Lower Moreland never let their opponents score. They were the clear victor by a 19-0 margin over the Jenkintown Drakes. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Lower Moreland also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2023.
Connor Hegedus looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Kevin Cronin and Gavin Blumhardt did most of the damage at the plate: Cronin scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Blumhardt scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Xavier Gonzales, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
The win made it two in a row for Lower Moreland and bumps their season record up to 2-0. As for Jenkintown, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Lower Moreland will head out on the road to challenge Cheltenham at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Jenkintown, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against La Academia Charter at 4:00 p.m.
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