Baseball Recap: Jamestown Takes a Loss

Jamestown extended their losing streak to nine on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 1-9 in the process. They came up short against the Orchard Park Quakers, falling 11-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Quakers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 2-1 on Wednesday.

As for Orchard Park, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-3. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.

For Orchard Park's part, Zach Nalawadi made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over six innings pitched. Nalawadi has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That stolen base was his first of the season.

In other pitching news, James Taips looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit any time he's pitched this season.

Back at the plate, Brody Monaco was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Will Newlove was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jamestown will welcome Frewsburg at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Red & Green will need to watch out since the Bears have now posted at least ten runs in their last nine matches. As for Orchard Park, they will challenge McQuaid Jesuit at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Quakers have won three straight at home, while the Knights won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.