If Jones was feeling good off their 15-0 takedown of Solorio last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Jones Eagles fell just short of the East Eagles by a score of 8-6 on Thursday.
Jones got a good showing from Michael Hattel, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, Brennen Jones was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Christophe DeWijkerslooth, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Jones' defeat dropped their record down to 12-9-1. As for East, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jones will take on Simeon at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Jones is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for East, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Monroe at 5:00 p.m. The timing is sure in East's favor as the squad sits on five straight wins at home while Monroe has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.
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