Jefferson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 17th straight defeat. They lost 13-7 to the Belvidere Bucs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Jefferson of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Tristan Andrews was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-4. Gavin Erbe was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On Belvidere's side, Elijah Follis tossed a big game, tossing 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits.
At the plate, Gio Urbietta was a standout: he scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Chris Medina, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Jefferson's defeat dropped their record down to 1-17. As for Belvidere, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-16-1.
While Jefferson had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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