Jay County couldn't beat Yorktown on Thursday even though they stacked four runs on them in the fifth inning. The Patriots fell 9-6 to the Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 14-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Kade Sommers
| 04/17/25 vs Yorktown | 5 |
| 04/12/25 @ Mississinewa | 11 |
| 04/04/25 vs Eastbrook | 5 |
Kade Sommers was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Wyatt Foster was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. Leighton Brown also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Jay County's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Yorktown, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season.
Jay County is taking a road trip to face off against Centerville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Patriots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season. As for Yorktown, they will welcome Muncie Central at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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