Lenape has not done well against Eastern recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Lenape Indians sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over the Eastern Vikings. That's two games straight that Lenape has won by just one run.
For Eastern's part, Logan Dawson was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Sam Winsett was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base.
Lenape's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-6. As for Eastern, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lenape will take on Southern Regional at TBD on Saturday. Southern Regional will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Lenape surely won't give up without a fight. As for Eastern, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Middle Township at 4:00 p.m.
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