Jenkins entered their tilt with Grundy with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Grundy Golden Wave on Thursday and snuck past 2-1. That's more bragging rights for Jenkins, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
John Addington was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Addington has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Addington was also solid in the batter's box, 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.
Jenkins' victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Grundy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jenkins will take on Letcher County Central at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Grundy, they will be playing at home against Twin Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Grundy is facing Twin Valley at the right time seeing as Twin Valley is stuck on an 11-game losing streak.
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