New Castle and Jay County squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but New Castle had to settle for second. They came up short against the Patriots, falling 10-2. The Trojans' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Cameron Hastings was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over 4.1 innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Gannon Harris was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one run. Brayden Hancock also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
New Castle's loss dropped their record down to 6-19. As for Jay County, their victory bumped their record up to 11-14.
New Castle does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Jay County, they will face off against Delta at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Patriots surely won't give up without a fight.
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