Eastern extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-18. They lost 9-0 to the Jackson Vikings. The Quakers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Vikings from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
Eastern saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alejandro Eno, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
As for Jackson, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-13 record. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by nine runs or more this season.
On Jackson's side, Joseph Walraven was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Those eight strikeouts gave Walraven a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Eric Lopez was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four stolen bases and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Jackson's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 4-13 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Spencer Bush, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
While Eastern had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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