Lenape dropped their record down to 7-11 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell 8-5 to the Rancocas Valley Red Devils. The Indians were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Red Devils earlier this season, when they won 14-3.
As for Rancocas Valley, they pushed their record up to 10-9 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games.
For Rancocas Valley's part, Matt Korbich tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Korbich has become a key player for the Red Devils: the team is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 6-9 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Connor Whitall was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one triple, two RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Jake Bartletta, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lenape will venture away from home to take on Paul VI at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rancocas Valley, they will head out to challenge Bishop Eustace Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Crusaders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Red Devils' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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