Penncrest proved they can win big on Monday (they won by ten) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Chichester Eagles 4-3. The game was the first time the Lions have beaten the Eagles on their field since March 24, 2016.
Henry Murphy
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Henry Murphy was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Penncrest is 3-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 1-2 otherwise. Murphy was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Colton Busch looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits.
Murphy wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sergio Hernandez, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that Hernandez has hit this season.
Penncrest has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.2 runs over those games. As for Chichester, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-4.
Looking ahead, Penncrest is taking a road trip to take on Radnor at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Chichester, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Academy Park at 3:30 p.m.
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