Groves extended their losing streak to eight on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-13. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to the Jenkins Warriors, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 on Tuesday.
As for Jenkins, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-13. That's two games straight that they have won by exactly 15 runs.
For Jenkins' part, Pedro Fabian made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Fabian has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and six RBI. That home run was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Jenkins got a massive performance out of Trenton Harrelson, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. The Warriors are undefeated when Harrelson posts two or more runs, but 8-13 otherwise. Charlie Stuart also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Coming up, Groves will head out on the road to square off against Long County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Jenkins, they have already played their next game, a 7-5 loss against Treutlen on the 3rd.
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