After flying high against Naples last Tuesday, Red Jacket came back down to earth. Red Jacket lost 8-2 to the Gananda Central Blue Panthers on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Red Jacket of the 5-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Saturday.
For Gananda Central's part, Henry Shutts was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Shutts has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Shutts was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jackson Giancursio, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jack Frick, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Red Jacket has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season. As for Gananda Central, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Red Jacket will take on Waterloo at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Gananda Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bloomfield at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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