After soaring to 13 runs the game before, Lovejoy were a bit more limited in their match on Wednesday. They suffered a rough 10-1 defeat at the hands of the Jonesboro Cardinals. Lovejoy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Jonesboro apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Monday.
Dylan Rodgers made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
On Jonesboro's side, Adan Sanchez made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). Sanchez was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jaylen McWilson was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Martrell Young, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI.
Lovejoy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season. As for Jonesboro, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lovejoy will challenge Forest Park at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lovejoy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season. As for Jonesboro, they will head out on the road to take on Morrow at 5:55 p.m. on Friday.
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