Jeannette was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 17-1 walloping at the hands of the Serra Catholic Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Jeannette of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Monday.
Jeannette saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Wyatt Shaeffer, who went 1-for-1 with a double.
Even though they lost, Jeannette hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Serra Catholic's side, Owen Dumbroski made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Dumbroski has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Dumbroski was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, Serra Catholic got a massive performance out of Zach Black, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Jake Holmes, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Jeannette's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-4. As for Serra Catholic, the win was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jeannette will take on Greensburg Central Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Greensburg Central Catholic will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Jeannette surely won't give up without a fight. As for Serra Catholic, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Valley at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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