Jersey Shore extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 8-8 in the process. They lost 10-2 to the Loyalsock Township Lancers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2019.
Jersey Shore saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zach Myers, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
As for Loyalsock Township, the win got them back to even at 8-8. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
On Loyalsock Township's side, Deryk Kulp spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up nine Ks. The Lancers are 4-1 when Kulp allows one or fewer earned runs, but 4-7 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Chase Wright was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayden Keefer, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Jersey Shore will host Williamsport at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Millionaires have averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Loyalsock Township, they will venture away from home to challenge Mifflinburg at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Lancers are facing the Wildcats at the right time seeing as the Wildcats are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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