J.P. McCaskey was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 17-5 to the Manheim Township Blue Streaks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to J.P. McCaskey of the 6-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Manheim Township's part, Traeton Sauder made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Sauder has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Sauder was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Tyler Shirk looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Kaden Kemp, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four RBI and a double. Ben Connors was another key contributor, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
J.P. McCaskey's loss dropped their record down to 2-17. As for Manheim Township, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. J.P. McCaskey will take on Lancaster Catholic at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Lancaster Catholic will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something J.P. McCaskey surely won't give up without a fight. As for Manheim Township, they will be playing at home against Cocalico at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Manheim Township is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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