Fort LeBoeuf had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over the Girard Yellowjackets on Friday. That's more bragging rights for Fort LeBoeuf, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Brody Myers made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Myers was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles.
Myers wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Lewis, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Girard's side, Tyler Gilmore was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. James Kibbe was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Fort LeBoeuf's win bumped their record up to 4-8. As for Girard, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
Fort LeBoeuf will be playing at home against Meadville at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meadville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Girard, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Seneca at 4:00 p.m.
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