Heritage had lost ten straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-18 to make it 11. They lost 17-2 to the Bethel Bruins. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bruins this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-0 on Tuesday.
Heritage saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Robert Drumgoole, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI. Another was Donnell King Jr, who got on base in both of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
As for Bethel, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Bethel's side, Conner Lamb was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Lamb is becoming a predictor of the Bruins' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 6-1 (and 3-5 when he doesn't). Ryder Zeman was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Heritage will square off against rival Gloucester at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Bethel is set to face off against their familiar foe Denbigh at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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