Jimtown dropped their record down to 15-6 on Thursday, which also ended the team's nine-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They fell just short of the LaVille Lancers by a score of 5-4. The Jimmies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lancers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Ty Zartman was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
As for LaVille, the win got them back to even at 9-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since May 21, 2024.
On LaVille's side, Andrew Wolford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. Wolford has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Brayden Schwitz was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. He has become a key player for LaVille: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-9 otherwise. Karson Quinn was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Jimtown beat LaVille by a score of 9-0 on Friday.
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