Port Jervis scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They blew past the Liberty Indians 17-4. With that win, Port Jervis brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
Jacob Cross made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Cross has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Cross was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kevin Mesnick, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with five RBI, three runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Evan Dahlquist, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
The victory got Port Jervis back to even at 4-4. As for Liberty, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Port Jervis will look to defend their home field on Monday against Fallsburg at 4:30 p.m. As for Liberty, they will square off against Deposit-Hancock at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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