After flying high against Iroquois last Friday, Girard came back down to earth. The Girard Yellowjackets fell just short of the North East Grape Pickers by a score of 9-8 on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Girard of the 8-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
James Kibbe made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Tyler Gilmore, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On North East's side, Jerek Turlij was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Turlij was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Tommy Owens was excellent, going 1-for-4 with a home run. Braydon Cornman was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Girard's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for North East, their record now sits at 4-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Girard will take on Fairview at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Fairview's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Girard's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for North East, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Harbor Creek at 4:00 p.m.
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