Saul scored the most runs they've had all season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 17-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of First Philadelphia Prep.
Shane Fleming made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole eight bases while getting on base in four of his eight plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Nyjay Jones, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
On First Philadelphia Prep's side, Emmanuel Terrero and Juandy Baez did most of the damage at the plate: Terrero scored five runs and stole five bases while getting on base in four of his eight plate appearances, while Baez scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in five of his eight plate appearances. Terrero continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Shaun Kou was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Saul dropped their record down to 1-7 with that loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for First Philadelphia Prep, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-1.
Saul will head out on the road to take on Chester at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Chester is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season. As for First Philadelphia Prep, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on South Philadelphia at 3:00 p.m. on April 29th.
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