East Granby extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 4-6 in the process. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the East Windsor Panthers. Crusaders fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Panthers since on Wednesday.
As for East Windsor, their victory ended a 13-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-16. The game was the first time they have beaten East Granby on their field since May 14, 2019.
For East Windsor's part, Elias Jacobs and AJ Paradis made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Jacobs pitched six innings while giving up four earned runs off eight hits. Meanwhile, Paradis pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because East Windsor is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-15 otherwise. At the plate, Jacobs went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Paradis went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases. Paradis has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Evan Witzke, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Sam Glemboski, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Coming up, East Granby will head out on the road to take on Farmington at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. East Windsor does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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