Jac-Cen-Del was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 13-6 to the Morristown Yellow Jackets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Jac-Cen-Del of the 15-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Jac-Cen-Del saw nine different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bailey Groth, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Morristown's side, Abby Hawk made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Hawk has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Hawk was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Mykynzy Smith was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Mollie McLaughlin was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Jac-Cen-Del's defeat dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Morristown, their victory bumped their record up to 8-10.
Jac-Cen-Del will look to defend their home field on Friday against Rising Sun at 5:00 p.m. Rising Sun will roll in looking for their 16th straight win, something Jac-Cen-Del surely won't give up without a fight. As for Morristown, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Edinburgh at 5:30 p.m.
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