New Riegel was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell just short of the Hopewell-Loudon Chieftains by a score of 6-5. That's two games in a row now that New Riegel has lost by just one run.
For Hopewell-Loudon's part, Kellen Frankart was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Frankart has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Frankart was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Cohen Sendelbach was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
New Riegel's defeat dropped their record down to 14-11. As for Hopewell-Loudon, they are on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 18 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-5 record this season.
New Riegel does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hopewell-Loudon, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 5-3 victory vs. St. Joseph Central Catholic on the 20th.
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