Gloucester had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 0-4 to make it five. They fell 5-1 to the New Kent Trojans. The Dukes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2019.
Gloucester saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jesse Jackson, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI. Those hits marked the first that Jackson has got this season.
As for New Kent, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. The five-run effort marked their lowest-scoring matchup of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
On New Kent's side, Tucker Powell looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Powell has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Brody Cash was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in May of 2025. Another player making a difference was Jaxon Foreman, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Gloucester will face off against rival Bruton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, New Kent is set to square off against their familiar foe York at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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