Grundy scored first but ultimately less than Jenkins in their matchup on Thursday. They fell just short of the Jenkins Cavaliers by a score of 2-1. Grundy has not had much luck with Jenkins recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
For Jenkins' part, John Addington made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Addington has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Addington was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, a double, and an RBI.
Addington wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Chase McNeely, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Grundy's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Jenkins, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grundy will take on Twin Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Twin Valley is coming into the game with nine straight defeats on the road, meaning Grundy will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Jenkins, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Letcher County Central at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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