Seneca extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 2-11 in the process. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cherokee Chiefs. The Golden Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Chiefs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Cherokee, their win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-0. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games.
For Cherokee's part, Seneca's batters probably weren't too happy with Parker New, who pitched a no hitter and racked up ten Ks (he gave up two walks). New has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Mason Kelleher was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Brett Jackson, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Coming up, Seneca will take on Moorestown at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. The Quakers will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for Cherokee, they will face off against Brick Memorial at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Chiefs surely won't give up without a fight.
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