Wes-Del was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 19-5 to the Frankton Eagles. Wes-Del was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Frankton apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Kenny Drake was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Durr, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Wes-Del hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Frankton's side, Caine Oakley was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with six RBI, four runs, and a triple. Riley Inglis was another key contributor, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Wes-Del's loss dropped their record down to 10-9. As for Frankton, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-10.
Wes-Del will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Shenandoah at 5:00 p.m. As for Frankton, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Oak Hill at 5:30 p.m. Frankton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
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