Lower Cape May extended their losing streak to nine on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 3-13 in the process. They came up short against the Holy Spirit Spartans, falling 13-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Spartans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-4 on Monday.
Caden Elwell made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
As for Holy Spirit, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-3. The result was nothing new for the Spartans, who have now won ten games by six runs or more so far this season.
On Holy Spirit's side, Chase Rubenstein spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks. Rubenstein has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Doug Schuster was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Ryan Mallen was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lower Cape May will welcome Atlantic County Institute of Tech at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Holy Spirit, they will host Egg Harbor Township at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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